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Harrellson Family History

Harrellson 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: Harrelson, Harelson, Harralson, Haraldson, Harrell, Bartelson

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Where is the Harrellson family from?

You can see how Harrellson families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Harrellson family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Harrellson families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 7 Harrellson families living in South Carolina. This was 100% of all the recorded Harrellson's in USA. South Carolina had the highest population of Harrellson families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Harrellson 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 Harrellson ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Helper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Harrellson. 40% of Harrellson men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Harrellson women worked as a Helper.

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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

  • Farmer
    40%
  • Laborer
    20%
  • Labor
    14%
  • Carpenter
    14%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Helper
    100%

What Harrellson family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 443 census records available for the last name Harrellson. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Harrellson 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 6 immigration records available for the last name Harrellson. 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 74 military records available for the last name Harrellson. For the veterans among your Harrellson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Harrellson lifespan?

Between 1969 and 2003, in the United States, Harrellson life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2003, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Harrellson in 1969 was 64, and 59 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Harrellson 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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