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Harlew Family History

Harlew 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, Harlow, Harler, Charles, Harvey, Hale, Hare, Hartley

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Where is the Harlew family from?

You can see how Harlew families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Harlew family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Harlew families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 8 Harlew families living in Indiana. This was about 73% of all the recorded Harlew's in USA. Indiana had the highest population of Harlew families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 108 census records available for the last name Harlew. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Harlew 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 14 immigration records available for the last name Harlew. 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 15 military records available for the last name Harlew. For the veterans among your Harlew ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Harlew 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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