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Harbater Family History

Harbater Name Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Herbster, Harter, Hartter, Tarwater, Sabater, Harpster, Hardaker

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Where is the Harbater family from?

You can see how Harbater families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Harbater family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Harbater families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there was 1 Harbater family living in British Columbia. This was 100% of all the recorded Harbater's in Canada. British Columbia had the highest population of Harbater families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Harbater surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Harbater ancestors do for a living?

Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Harbater ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

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Census Records

There are 128 census records available for the last name Harbater. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Harbater 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 40 immigration records available for the last name Harbater. 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 12 military records available for the last name Harbater. For the veterans among your Harbater ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Harbater lifespan?

Between 1973 and 1999, in the United States, Harbater life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1988, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Harbater in 1973 was 88, and 79 in 1999.

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