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Harlie Family History

Harlie 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: Harle, Harlin, Hardie, Charlie, Harrie, Harvie, Hale, Hare, Karlin

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Where is the Harlie family from?

You can see how Harlie families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Harlie family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Harlie families were found in and Scotland in 1851. In 1851 there were 4 Harlie families living in Angus. This was about 22% of all the recorded Harlie's in Scotland. Angus had the highest population of Harlie families in 1851.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Harlie surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Harlie ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Harlie. 75% of Harlie men worked as a Laborer.

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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

  • Laborer
    75%
  • Secretary
    25%

What Harlie family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 468 census records available for the last name Harlie. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Harlie 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 26 immigration records available for the last name Harlie. 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 47 military records available for the last name Harlie. For the veterans among your Harlie ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Harlie lifespan?

Between 1969 and 1997, in the United States, Harlie life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1985, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Harlie in 1969 was 61, and 93 in 1997.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Harlie ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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