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Harlest Family History

Harlest 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: Harless, Hargest, Charles, Harle, Harley, Hailes, Hazlett, Hardesty

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Where is the Harlest family from?

You can see how Harlest families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Harlest family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Harlest families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 6 Harlest families living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Harlest's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Harlest families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 24 census records available for the last name Harlest. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Harlest 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Harlest. 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 military records available for the last name Harlest. For the veterans among your Harlest ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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