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Harberger Family History

Harberger 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: Hamberger, Herberger, Haberer, Heuberger, Marburger, Hardbarger

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Where is the Harberger family from?

You can see how Harberger families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Harberger family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Harberger families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 2 Harberger families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 67% of all the recorded Harberger's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Harberger families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Harberger surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Harberger ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Chambermaid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Harberger. 64% of Harberger men worked as a Laborer and 50% of Harberger women worked as a Chambermaid. Some less common occupations for Americans named Harberger were Salesman and Clerk. .

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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 1940

  • Laborer
    64%
  • Draftsman
    19%
  • Salesman
    19%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Chambermaid
    50%
  • Clerk
    50%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Harberger. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Harberger 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 110 immigration records available for the last name Harberger. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the USA, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 137 military records available for the last name Harberger. For the veterans among your Harberger ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Harberger lifespan?

Between 1957 and 2003, in the United States, Harberger life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1957, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Harberger in 1957 was 57, and 101 in 2003.

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