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Harberg Family History

Harberg 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: Halberg, Herberg, Hamberg, Hagberg, Harbert, Harbers, Harber, Harben

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Where is the Harberg family from?

You can see how Harberg families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Harberg family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Harberg families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 5 Harberg families living in Manitoba. This was about 83% of all the recorded Harberg's in Canada. Manitoba had the highest population of Harberg families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Harberg surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Harberg ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Harberg. 100% of Harberg men worked as a Farmer. .

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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

  • Farmer
    100%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Harberg. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Harberg 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 514 immigration records available for the last name Harberg. 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 77 military records available for the last name Harberg. For the veterans among your Harberg ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Harberg lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2003, in the United States, Harberg life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Harberg in 1963 was 79, and 81 in 2003.

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