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Harvil Family History

Harvil 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: Harvin, Harvel, Harvill, Harvie, Harvey, Marvel, Harris, Marvin, Hari

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Where is the Harvil family from?

You can see how Harvil families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Harvil family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Harvil families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 8 Harvil families living in Dorset. This was 100% of all the recorded Harvil's in United Kingdom. Dorset had the highest population of Harvil families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Harvil 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 Harvil ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Harvil. 50% of Harvil 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
    50%
  • Dealer
    50%

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Census Records

There are 841 census records available for the last name Harvil. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Harvil 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 12 immigration records available for the last name Harvil. 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 117 military records available for the last name Harvil. For the veterans among your Harvil ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Harvil lifespan?

Between 1942 and 2001, in the United States, Harvil life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1989, and highest in 1983. The average life expectancy for Harvil in 1942 was 47, and 69 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Harvil 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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