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Harfleet Family History

Harfleet Surname Meaning

from Harfleur (Seine Maritime) which is recorded as Harofloth in 1026.

Source: The Concise Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain, 2021


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Where is the Harfleet family from?

You can see how Harfleet families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Harfleet family name was found in the UK in 1891. In 1891 there were 13 Harfleet families living in Kent. This was about 50% of all the recorded Harfleet's in United Kingdom. Kent had the highest population of Harfleet families in 1891.
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What did your Harfleet ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Wood Machinist and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Harfleet. 100% of Harfleet men worked as a Wood Machinist and 100% of Harfleet women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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

  • Wood Machinist
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 572 census records available for the last name Harfleet. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Harfleet 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 75 immigration records available for the last name Harfleet. 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 38 military records available for the last name Harfleet. For the veterans among your Harfleet ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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