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Harval Family History

Harval 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: Harvat, Harvel, Harvan, Harral, Harvey, Horvat, Marvel, Harman

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Where is the Harval family from?

You can see how Harval families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Harval family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Harval families were found in USA in 1880, and Canada in 1911. In 1880 there were 5 Harval families living in Kentucky. This was about 83% of all the recorded Harval's in USA. Kentucky had the highest population of Harval families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Harval surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

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Census Records

There are 137 census records available for the last name Harval. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Harval 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 10 immigration records available for the last name Harval. 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 25 military records available for the last name Harval. For the veterans among your Harval ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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