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Harpum Family History

Harpum Surname Meaning

see Harpham.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Harpum family from?

You can see how Harpum families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Harpum family name was found in the UK in 1891. In 1891 there were 26 Harpum families living in Kent. This was about 81% of all the recorded Harpum's in United Kingdom. Kent had the highest population of Harpum families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Harpum surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Harpum ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, General Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Harpum. 100% of Harpum men worked as a General Labourer and 79% of Harpum women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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 1939

  • General Labourer
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    79%
  • Housewife
    11%
  • Unpaid Domestic
    11%

What Harpum family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 357 census records available for the last name Harpum. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Harpum 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 112 immigration records available for the last name Harpum. 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 112 military records available for the last name Harpum. For the veterans among your Harpum ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Harpum lifespan?

Between 1977 and 1988, in the United States, Harpum life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Harpum in 1977 was 72, and 91 in 1988.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Harpum

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Harpum 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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