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Harpole Family History

Harpole Name Meaning

English (Kent): habitational name from either of the places called Harpole (Kent and Northamptonshire) from Old English horu ‘dirt’ + pōl ‘pool’. This surname is now rare in Britain.

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


Similar surnames: Walpole, Wampole, Marple, Harle, Harpold, Harple, Harold, Harnage

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Where is the Harpole family from?

You can see how Harpole families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Harpole family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Harpole families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 2 Harpole families living in Alberta. This was about 50% of all the recorded Harpole's in Canada. Alberta had the highest population of Harpole families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Harpole surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Harpole ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Harpole. 36% of Harpole men worked as a Farmer and 15% of Harpole women worked as a Housekeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Harpole were Salesman and Housewife. .

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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

  • Farmer
    36%
  • Laborer
    22%
  • Manager
    8%
  • Salesman
    6%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    15%
  • Teacher
    15%
  • Stenographer
    9%
  • Housewife
    9%
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Census Records

There are 5,000 census records available for the last name Harpole. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Harpole 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 249 immigration records available for the last name Harpole. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Harpole. For the veterans among your Harpole ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Harpole lifespan?

Between 1948 and 2004, in the United States, Harpole life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1948, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Harpole in 1948 was 30, and 77 in 2004.

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