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Harbolt Family History

Harbolt Name Meaning

English (London): variant of Harbold .

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


Similar surnames: Harbold, Harold, Harlow, Harrold, Harbert, Harpold, Harbour, Harbor

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Where is the Harbolt family from?

You can see how Harbolt families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Harbolt family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Harbolt families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 4 Harbolt families living in Nova Scotia. This was about 67% of all the recorded Harbolt's in Canada. Nova Scotia had the highest population of Harbolt families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Harbolt surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Harbolt ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Harbolt. 31% of Harbolt men worked as a Laborer and 45% of Harbolt women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Harbolt were Salesman and Seamstress. .

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*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    31%
  • Carpenter
    12%
  • Farmer
    12%
  • Salesman
    9%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    45%
  • Bookkeeper
    34%
  • Seamstress
    23%
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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Harbolt. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Harbolt census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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Passenger Lists

There are 76 immigration records available for the last name Harbolt. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 545 military records available for the last name Harbolt. For the veterans among your Harbolt ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Harbolt lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Harbolt life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 1983. The average life expectancy for Harbolt in 1962 was 78, and 80 in 2004.

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