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Harrisberger Family History

Harrisberger 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: Harnsberger, Hansberger, Hearnsberger, Harshberger, Harshbarger

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Where is the Harrisberger family from?

You can see how Harrisberger families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Harrisberger family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Harrisberger families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 12 Harrisberger families living in Minnesota. This was about 55% of all the recorded Harrisberger's in USA. Minnesota had the highest population of Harrisberger families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Harrisberger surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Harrisberger ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman was the top reported job for people in the USA named Harrisberger. 38% of Harrisberger men worked as a Salesman. .

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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

  • Salesman
    38%
  • Farmer
    38%
  • Janitor
    25%
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Census Records

There are 331 census records available for the last name Harrisberger. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Harrisberger 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 32 immigration records available for the last name Harrisberger. 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 35 military records available for the last name Harrisberger. For the veterans among your Harrisberger ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Harrisberger lifespan?

Between 1955 and 2003, in the United States, Harrisberger life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2003, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Harrisberger in 1955 was 73, and 72 in 2003.

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