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Harps Family History

Harps Surname Meaning

German: patronymic from Harp

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


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Where is the Harps family from?

You can see how Harps families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Harps family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Harps families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 13 Harps families living in Ontario. This was about 59% of all the recorded Harps's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Harps families in 1911.
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What did your Harps ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Labourer and Labourer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the Canada named Harps. 100% of Harps men worked as a Labourer and 100% of Harps women worked as a Labourer.

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1921

  • Labourer
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1921

  • Labourer
    100%

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Census Records

There are 4,000 census records available for the last name Harps. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Harps 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 416 immigration records available for the last name Harps. 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 532 military records available for the last name Harps. For the veterans among your Harps ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Harps lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Harps life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1962, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Harps in 1962 was 51, and 75 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Harps

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Harps ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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