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Harbright Family History

Harbright 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: Hambright, Waybright, Albright, Cartright, Lambright, Bright

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Where is the Harbright family from?

You can see how Harbright families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Harbright family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Harbright families living in Ohio. This was about 50% of all the recorded Harbright's in USA. Ohio and 1 other state had the highest population of Harbright families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Harbright surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Harbright ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Ice Man was the top reported job for people in the USA named Harbright. 100% of Harbright men worked as an Ice Man. .

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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 1940

  • Ice Man
    100%
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Census Records

There are 136 census records available for the last name Harbright. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Harbright 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 1 immigration records available for the last name Harbright. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Australia, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 16 military records available for the last name Harbright. For the veterans among your Harbright ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Harbright lifespan?

Between 1976 and 1999, in the United States, Harbright life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1999, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Harbright in 1976 was 76, and 47 in 1999.

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