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Harpman Family History

Harpman 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: Hardman, Harman, Hartman, Karpman, Karman, Hayman, Warman, Herdman

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Where is the Harpman family from?

You can see how Harpman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Harpman family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Harpman families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 6 Harpman families living in Alberta. This was about 55% of all the recorded Harpman's in Canada. Alberta had the highest population of Harpman families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Harpman surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Harpman ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Harpman. 48% of Harpman men worked as a Farmer. .

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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
    48%
  • Farm Laborer
    18%
  • Laborer
    18%
  • Buyer
    9%
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What Harpman family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Harpman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Harpman 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 309 immigration records available for the last name Harpman. 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 74 military records available for the last name Harpman. For the veterans among your Harpman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Harpman lifespan?

Between 1952 and 2004, in the United States, Harpman life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Harpman in 1952 was 42, and 86 in 2004.

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