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Harblin Family History

Harblin 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: Harlin, Hamblin, Harbin, Karlin, Carlin, Harben, Harling, Hallin

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Where is the Harblin family from?

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

What did your Harblin ancestors do for a living?

Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Harblin ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

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Census Records

There are 73 census records available for the last name Harblin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Harblin 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 13 immigration records available for the last name Harblin. 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 11 military records available for the last name Harblin. For the veterans among your Harblin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Harblin lifespan?

Between 1974 and 1999, in the United States, Harblin life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1986, and highest in 1979. The average life expectancy for Harblin in 1974 was 73, and 64 in 1999.

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