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Harelstad Family History

Harelstad 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: Karlstad, Harstad, Trelstad, Halstead, Balstad, Shelstad, Rolstad

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Census Records

There are 39 census records available for the last name Harelstad. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Harelstad 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 2 immigration records available for the last name Harelstad. 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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There are 12 military records available for the last name Harelstad. For the veterans among your Harelstad ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Harelstad lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2002, in the United States, Harelstad life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1968, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Harelstad in 1966 was 78, and 77 in 2002.

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