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Harlor Family History

Harlor 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: Harlow, Harlos, Harbor, Harler, Harper, Harker, Harle, Barlow, Harley

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Where is the Harlor family from?

You can see how Harlor families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Harlor family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Harlor families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 31 Harlor families living in Somerset. This was about 37% of all the recorded Harlor's in United Kingdom. Somerset had the highest population of Harlor families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Harlor 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 Harlor ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Clerk were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Harlor. 35% of Harlor men worked as a Laborer and 50% of Harlor women worked as a Clerk. Some less common occupations for Americans named Harlor were Farmer and Housewife.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    35%
  • Clerk
    25%
  • Salesman
    10%
  • Farmer
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Clerk
    50%
  • Housewife
    50%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Harlor. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Harlor 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 101 immigration records available for the last name Harlor. 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 214 military records available for the last name Harlor. For the veterans among your Harlor ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Harlor lifespan?

Between 1960 and 2004, in the United States, Harlor life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1999, and highest in 1978. The average life expectancy for Harlor in 1960 was 60, and 78 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Harlor 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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