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Harbourn Family History

Harbourn 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: Harbour, Harcourt, Laybourn, Arbour, Harroun, Barbour, Harbor

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Where is the Harbourn family from?

You can see how Harbourn families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Harbourn family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Harbourn families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1840 there were 2 Harbourn families living in Ohio. This was about 67% of all the recorded Harbourn's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Harbourn families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Harbourn surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Harbourn ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Harbourn. 100% of Harbourn men worked as a Laborer. .

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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
    100%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Harbourn. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Harbourn 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 54 immigration records available for the last name Harbourn. 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 97 military records available for the last name Harbourn. For the veterans among your Harbourn ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Harbourn lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2004, in the United States, Harbourn life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Harbourn in 1968 was 77, and 70 in 2004.

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