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Harfst Name Meaning

German: northern variant of Herbst .

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


Similar surnames: Herbst, Hart, Hardt, Harpst, Haaf, Haft, Hirst, Hurst, Karst, Harms

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Where is the Harfst family from?

You can see how Harfst families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Harfst family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Harfst families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 13 Harfst families living in Illinois. This was about 59% of all the recorded Harfst's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Harfst families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Harfst surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Harfst ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Secretary were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Harfst. 46% of Harfst men worked as a Farmer and 50% of Harfst women worked as a Secretary. Some less common occupations for Americans named Harfst were Truck Driver and Housewife. .

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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

  • Farmer
    46%
  • Farming
    37%
  • Truck Driver
    19%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Secretary
    50%
  • Housewife
    50%
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What Harfst family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 839 census records available for the last name Harfst. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Harfst 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 266 immigration records available for the last name Harfst. 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 167 military records available for the last name Harfst. For the veterans among your Harfst ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Harfst lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Harfst life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1962, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Harfst in 1962 was 50, and 89 in 2004.

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