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Harbett Family History

Harbett 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: Garbett, Hargett, Harnett, Harbert, Harben, Hackett, Barrett, Garbutt

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Where is the Harbett family from?

You can see how Harbett families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Harbett family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Harbett families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 17 Harbett families living in Missouri. This was about 89% of all the recorded Harbett's in USA. Missouri had the highest population of Harbett families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Harbett surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Harbett ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Truck Driver and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Harbett. 100% of Harbett men worked as a Truck Driver and 100% of Harbett women worked as a Teacher. .

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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 1940

  • Truck Driver
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    100%
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What Harbett family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 384 census records available for the last name Harbett. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Harbett 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 75 immigration records available for the last name Harbett. 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 39 military records available for the last name Harbett. For the veterans among your Harbett ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Harbett lifespan?

Between 1971 and 2002, in the United States, Harbett life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2001, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Harbett in 1971 was 77, and 91 in 2002.

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