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Harles Family History

Harles 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: Charles, Harle, Harley, Hailes, Hales, Harless, Sarles, Harjes

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Where is the Harles family from?

You can see how Harles families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Harles family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Harles families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 32 Harles families living in London. This was about 30% of all the recorded Harles's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Harles families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Harles surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Harles ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Harles. 100% of Harles women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 13,000 census records available for the last name Harles. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Harles 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Harles. 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 3,000 military records available for the last name Harles. For the veterans among your Harles ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Harles lifespan?

Between 1958 and 2003, in the United States, Harles life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Harles in 1958 was 48, and 76 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Harles

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Harles 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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