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Harvelle Family History

Harvelle 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: Harvell, Harville, Hartell, Lavelle, Harwell, Marcelle, Carville

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Where is the Harvelle family from?

You can see how Harvelle families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Harvelle family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Harvelle families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 8 Harvelle families living in Alabama. This was 100% of all the recorded Harvelle's in USA. Alabama had the highest population of Harvelle families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 198 census records available for the last name Harvelle. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Harvelle 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 5 immigration records available for the last name Harvelle. 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 43 military records available for the last name Harvelle. For the veterans among your Harvelle ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Harvelle lifespan?

Between 1970 and 1998, in the United States, Harvelle life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1987, and highest in 1970. The average life expectancy for Harvelle in 1970 was 83, and 62 in 1998.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Harvelle 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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