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Harlequin Family History

Harlequin 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: Arreguin, Harlin, Hartlein, Harleman, Jarquin, Marroquin, Karlin

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Where is the Harlequin family from?

You can see how Harlequin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Harlequin family name was found in Scotland in 1851. In 1851 there was 1 Harlequin family living in Angus. This was 100% of all the recorded Harlequin's in Scotland. Angus had the highest population of Harlequin families in 1851.
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Census Records

There are 11 census records available for the last name Harlequin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Harlequin 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 8 immigration records available for the last name Harlequin. 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 military records available for the last name Harlequin. For the veterans among your Harlequin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Harlequin lifespan?

Average Harlequin life expectancy in 1986 was 74 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 73.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Harlequin 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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