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Harpstrite Family History

Harpstrite 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: Herbstritt, Hampshire, Hartstein, Hartrick, Hastreiter, Harrity

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Where is the Harpstrite family from?

You can see how Harpstrite families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Harpstrite family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Harpstrite families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 21 Harpstrite families living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Harpstrite's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Harpstrite families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Harpstrite surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Harpstrite ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housework were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Harpstrite. 80% of Harpstrite men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Harpstrite women worked as a Housework. .

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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
    80%
  • Retired
    20%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housework
    100%
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Census Records

There are 521 census records available for the last name Harpstrite. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Harpstrite 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 1 immigration records available for the last name Harpstrite. 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 51 military records available for the last name Harpstrite. For the veterans among your Harpstrite ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Harpstrite lifespan?

Between 1956 and 2004, in the United States, Harpstrite life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1965, and highest in 1967. The average life expectancy for Harpstrite in 1956 was 75, and 86 in 2004.

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