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Harpell Family History

Harpell 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: Hartell, Harwell, Harvell, Harrell, Harpel, Harper, Carnell, Chappell

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Where is the Harpell family from?

You can see how Harpell families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Harpell family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Harpell families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 64 Harpell families living in Ontario. This was about 50% of all the recorded Harpell's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Harpell families in 1911.
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What did your Harpell ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer and Domestic were the top reported jobs for men and women in the Canada named Harpell. 48% of Harpell men worked as a Farmer and 43% of Harpell women worked as a Domestic. Some less common occupations for Americans named Harpell were Tailor and Saleslady. .

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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
    48%
  • Fisherman
    20%
  • Laborer
    16%
  • Tailor
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1921

  • Domestic
    43%
  • Farmer
    29%
  • Saleslady
    29%
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What Harpell family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Harpell. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Harpell 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 575 immigration records available for the last name Harpell. 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 259 military records available for the last name Harpell. For the veterans among your Harpell ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Harpell lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2000, in the United States, Harpell life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Harpell in 1964 was 70, and 77 in 2000.

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