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Harwille Family History

Harwille 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: Harville, Harwell, Carville, Carwile, Darville, Harrill, Harvilla

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Where is the Harwille family from?

You can see how Harwille families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Harwille family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Harwille families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 2 Harwille families living in Devon. This was 100% of all the recorded Harwille's in United Kingdom. Devon had the highest population of Harwille families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 29 census records available for the last name Harwille. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Harwille 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 1 immigration records available for the last name Harwille. 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 Harwille. For the veterans among your Harwille ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Harwille lifespan?

Average Harwille life expectancy in 1965 was 32 years. This was lower than the general public life expectancy which was 70.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Harwille 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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