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Harbek Family History

Harbek 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: Harben, Harbeck, Hrbek, Harber, Harvey, Hare, Harden, Barber, Haren

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Where is the Harbek family from?

You can see how Harbek families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Harbek family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there was 1 Harbek family living in West Virginia. This was 100% of all the recorded Harbek's in USA. West Virginia had the highest population of Harbek families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Harbek surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Harbek ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 87 census records available for the last name Harbek. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Harbek 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 8 immigration records available for the last name Harbek. 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 15 military records available for the last name Harbek. For the veterans among your Harbek ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Harbek lifespan?

Between 1970 and 1995, in the United States, Harbek life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1995, and highest in 1974. The average life expectancy for Harbek in 1970 was 74, and 51 in 1995.

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