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Harholt Family History

Harholt 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: Harbolt, Harold, Marolt, Harpole, Harbold, Warhol, Harrold, Harpold

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Where is the Harholt family from?

You can see how Harholt families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Harholt family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Harholt family living in Iowa. This was about 50% of all the recorded Harholt's in USA. Iowa and 1 other state had the highest population of Harholt families in 1920.
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Census Records

There are 65 census records available for the last name Harholt. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Harholt 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 5 immigration records available for the last name Harholt. 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 3 military records available for the last name Harholt. For the veterans among your Harholt ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Harholt lifespan?

Between 1974 and 1976, in the United States, Harholt life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 1974. The average life expectancy for Harholt in 1974 was 86, and 80 in 1976.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Harholt 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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