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Harpfer Family History

Harpfer 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: Harper, Harker, Harder, Harrier, Harmer, Kapfer, Hamper, Hupfer

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Where is the Harpfer family from?

You can see how Harpfer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Harpfer family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Harpfer families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 8 Harpfer families living in West Virginia. This was 100% of all the recorded Harpfer's in USA. West Virginia had the highest population of Harpfer families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Harpfer surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Harpfer ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 137 census records available for the last name Harpfer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Harpfer 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 16 immigration records available for the last name Harpfer. 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 115 military records available for the last name Harpfer. For the veterans among your Harpfer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Harpfer lifespan?

Between 1958 and 2001, in the United States, Harpfer life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Harpfer in 1958 was 66, and 83 in 2001.

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