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Harleson Family History

Harleson 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: Charleson, Harbeson, Hazleton, Margeson, Harmison, Haraldson, Harless

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Where is the Harleson family from?

You can see how Harleson families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Harleson family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Harleson families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 4 Harleson families living in Saskatchewan. This was 100% of all the recorded Harleson's in Canada. Saskatchewan had the highest population of Harleson families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Harleson 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 249 census records available for the last name Harleson. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Harleson 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 22 immigration records available for the last name Harleson. 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 29 military records available for the last name Harleson. For the veterans among your Harleson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Harleson lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2004, in the United States, Harleson life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2004, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Harleson in 1965 was 73, and 62 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Harleson 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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