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Harelson Family History

Harelson Surname Meaning

Variant of Harrelson a surname of Norwegian and in some cases also of Swedish origin.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Harelson family from?

You can see how Harelson families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Harelson family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Harelson families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 7 Harelson families living in Durham. This was about 37% of all the recorded Harelson's in United Kingdom. Durham had the highest population of Harelson families in 1891.
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What did your Harelson ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Electrical Engineer was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Harelson. 100% of Harelson men worked as an Electrical Engineer.

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1939

  • Electrical Engineer
    100%

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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Harelson. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Harelson 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 117 immigration records available for the last name Harelson. 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 445 military records available for the last name Harelson. For the veterans among your Harelson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Harelson lifespan?

Between 1961 and 2004, in the United States, Harelson life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1961, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Harelson in 1961 was 28, and 80 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Harelson 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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