Origins of the Harben surname

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    In 1921, most Harbens lived in east

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    370 Harben Travel & migration records
    1,000 Harbens found in all Census records

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    Common jobs for Harbens

    Men and women often performed different types of jobs, so these are displayed by gender to maintain their historical accuracy.

    Commmon female occupations for Harbens in 1921

    Living On Own Means

    5

    Dressmaker

    4

    Annuitant

    3

    Domestic Servant

    3

    Dress Maker

    3

    Commmon male occupations for Harbens in 1921

    Agricultural Labourer

    12

    Cheesemongers

    10

    Farm Labourer

    9

    Carpenter

    8

    Coal Miner Hewer

    6

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