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Harpring Family History

Harpring Surname Meaning

Americanized form of North German and Dutch (northeastern Netherlands) Harpering: habitational name from a farm so named once owned by a certain Harbert and his kin.

(see Harbert).

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


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Where is the Harpring family from?

You can see how Harpring families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Harpring family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Harpring families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 7 Harpring families living in Indiana. This was about 28% of all the recorded Harpring's in USA. Indiana had the highest population of Harpring families in 1920.
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What did your Harpring ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Watchman and Nurse were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Harpring. 34% of Harpring men worked as a Watchman and 50% of Harpring women worked as a Nurse. Some less common occupations for Americans named Harpring were Clerk and Laborer.

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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

  • Watchman
    34%
  • Farmer
    34%
  • Clerk
    34%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Nurse
    50%
  • Laborer
    50%

What Harpring family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 472 census records available for the last name Harpring. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Harpring 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 39 immigration records available for the last name Harpring. 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 73 military records available for the last name Harpring. For the veterans among your Harpring ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Harpring lifespan?

Between 1960 and 2004, in the United States, Harpring life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1982, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Harpring in 1960 was 55, and 77 in 2004.

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