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Harpen Family History

Harpen 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: Harben, Harden, Haren, Harper, Karpen, Harten, Harpe, Harpin, Harpel

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Where is the Harpen family from?

You can see how Harpen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Harpen family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Harpen families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 16 Harpen families living in British Columbia. This was about 31% of all the recorded Harpen's in Canada. British Columbia had the highest population of Harpen families in 1911.
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What did your Harpen ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Cook were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Harpen. 24% of Harpen men worked as a Laborer and 14% of Harpen women worked as a Cook. Some less common occupations for Americans named Harpen were Mechanic and Bookkeeper. .

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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

  • Laborer
    24%
  • Farmer
    22%
  • Salesman
    8%
  • Mechanic
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Cook
    14%
  • Stenographer
    14%
  • Seamstress
    14%
  • Bookkeeper
    14%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Harpen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Harpen 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 280 immigration records available for the last name Harpen. 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 147 military records available for the last name Harpen. For the veterans among your Harpen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Harpen lifespan?

Between 1964 and 1993, in the United States, Harpen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1993, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Harpen in 1964 was 39, and 26 in 1993.

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