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Harwith Family History

Harwith 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: Harwick, Darwish, Harwin, Horwich, Marwitz, Harth, Harrity, Horwath

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Where is the Harwith family from?

You can see how Harwith families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Harwith family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Harwith family living in Iowa. This was about 50% of all the recorded Harwith's in USA. Iowa and 1 other state had the highest population of Harwith families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Harwith 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 88 census records available for the last name Harwith. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Harwith 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 15 immigration records available for the last name Harwith. 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 16 military records available for the last name Harwith. For the veterans among your Harwith ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Harwith lifespan?

Between 1969 and 1994, in the United States, Harwith life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1969, and highest in 1979. The average life expectancy for Harwith in 1969 was 62, and 88 in 1994.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Harwith 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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