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Harpel Family History

Harpel Surname Meaning

German:: from a pet form of Harpe variant of Herpel.

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


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Where is the Harpel family from?

You can see how Harpel families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Harpel family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Harpel families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 14 Harpel families living in Nova Scotia. This was about 48% of all the recorded Harpel's in Canada. Nova Scotia had the highest population of Harpel families in 1911.
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What did your Harpel ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Harpel. 24% of Harpel men worked as a Laborer and 27% of Harpel women worked as a Stenographer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Harpel 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

  • Laborer
    24%
  • Farmer
    11%
  • Manager
    8%
  • Salesman
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    27%
  • Teacher
    14%
  • Nurse
    14%
  • Housewife
    14%

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Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Harpel. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Harpel 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 257 immigration records available for the last name Harpel. 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 712 military records available for the last name Harpel. For the veterans among your Harpel ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Harpel lifespan?

Between 1952 and 2004, in the United States, Harpel life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1955, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Harpel in 1952 was 36, and 80 in 2004.

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