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Harlay Family History

Harlay 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: Harley, Harlan, Harvey, Hartley, Halley, Hanley, Barley, Early

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Where is the Harlay family from?

You can see how Harlay families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Harlay family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Harlay families were found in and Scotland in 1851. In 1891 there was 1 Harlay family living in Yorkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Harlay's in United Kingdom. Yorkshire had the highest population of Harlay families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Harlay 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 227 census records available for the last name Harlay. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Harlay 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 48 immigration records available for the last name Harlay. 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 10 military records available for the last name Harlay. For the veterans among your Harlay ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Harlay lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Harlay 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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