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Harleon Family History

Harleon Surname 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: Harben, Harden, Halton, Haren, Harle, Harston, Tarlton, Harley

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Where is the Harleon family from?

You can see how Harleon families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Harleon family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Harleon family living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Harleon's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Harleon families in 1920.
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Census Records

There are 9 census records available for the last name Harleon. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Harleon 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 3 immigration records available for the last name Harleon. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 1,000 military records available for the last name Harleon. For the veterans among your Harleon ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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