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Harlev Family History

Harlev 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: Harle, Harley, Harler, Charles, Harvey, Hale, Hare, Hartley, Halley

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Where is the Harlev family from?

You can see how Harlev families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Harlev family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 5 Harlev families living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Harlev's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Harlev families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Harlev 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 560 census records available for the last name Harlev. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Harlev 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 31 immigration records available for the last name Harlev. 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 11 military records available for the last name Harlev. For the veterans among your Harlev ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Harlev lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2003, in the United States, Harlev life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2001, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Harlev in 1963 was 83, and 88 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Harlev 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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