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Harlad Family History

Harlad 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: Harland, Harlan, Hard, Harold, Hallam, Harman, Harle, Barlas, Harley

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Where is the Harlad family from?

You can see how Harlad families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Harlad family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1881 and 1920. The most Harlad families were found in USA in 1920, and Scotland in 1881. In 1881 there was 1 Harlad family living in Perthshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Harlad's in Scotland. Perthshire had the highest population of Harlad families in 1881.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Harlad 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 25 census records available for the last name Harlad. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Harlad 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 6 immigration records available for the last name Harlad. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Harlad. For the veterans among your Harlad ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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