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Harlib Family History

Harlib 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: Harlin, Karlin, Carlin, Harris, Harle, Harley, Harb, Harling, Harlow

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Where is the Harlib family from?

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

What did your Harlib ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 74 census records available for the last name Harlib. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Harlib 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 36 immigration records available for the last name Harlib. 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 Harlib. For the veterans among your Harlib ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Harlib lifespan?

Between 1969 and 2001, in the United States, Harlib life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1969, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Harlib in 1969 was 51, and 95 in 2001.

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