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Harpur Family History

Harpur Name Meaning

variant spelling of Harper common in Ireland. The origins are both Norman (le Harpur) and Gaelic (Mac Chruiteir) ‘son of the harper’ from Gaelic cruit ‘harp’.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


Similar surnames: Harper, Harp, Harker, Harder, Harcum, Harju, Harbour, Harmer, Hamper

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Where is the Harpur family from?

You can see how Harpur families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Harpur family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Harpur families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1840 there was 1 Harpur family living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Harpur's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Harpur families in 1840.
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What did your Harpur ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Bank Accountant Midland Bank Ltd and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Harpur. 34% of Harpur men worked as a Bank Accountant Midland Bank Ltd and 80% of Harpur women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Harpur were Bank Clerk and Domestic Unpaid. .

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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 1939

  • Bank Accountant Midland Bank Ltd
    34%
  • General Labourer
    34%
  • Bank Clerk
    34%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    80%
  • Household Duties
    7%
  • Private Means
    7%
  • Domestic Unpaid
    5%
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Census Records

There are 6,000 census records available for the last name Harpur. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Harpur 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 970 immigration records available for the last name Harpur. 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 545 military records available for the last name Harpur. For the veterans among your Harpur ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Harpur lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2002, in the United States, Harpur life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1982, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Harpur in 1966 was 66, and 79 in 2002.

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