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Harlery Family History

Harlery 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, Harler, Harvey, Hartley, Halley, Hanley, Barley, Varley

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Where is the Harlery family from?

You can see how Harlery families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Harlery family name was found in Scotland in 1901. In 1901 there were 2 Harlery families living in Stirlingshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Harlery's in Scotland. Stirlingshire had the highest population of Harlery families in 1901.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Harlery 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 52 census records available for the last name Harlery. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Harlery 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 10 immigration records available for the last name Harlery. 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 Harlery. For the veterans among your Harlery ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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