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Harolin Family History

Harolin 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: Harlin, Carolin, Karlin, Harold, Carlin, Harling, Hallin, Hamlin

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Where is the Harolin family from?

You can see how Harolin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Harolin family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1891 and 1920. The most Harolin families were found in USA in 1920, and Canada in 1911. In 1891 there was 1 Harolin family living in Staffordshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Harolin's in United Kingdom. Staffordshire had the highest population of Harolin families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 61 census records available for the last name Harolin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Harolin 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 15 immigration records available for the last name Harolin. 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 2 military records available for the last name Harolin. For the veterans among your Harolin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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