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Harol Family History

Harol 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: Harold, Haro, Karol, Harel, Harl, Carol, Hartl, Baron, Hare, Herod

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Where is the Harol family from?

You can see how Harol families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Harol family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Harol families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 3 Harol families living in Oxfordshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Harol's in United Kingdom. Oxfordshire had the highest population of Harol families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Harol 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 Harol ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Bookkeeper was the top reported job for people in the USA named Harol. 100% of Harol women worked as a Bookkeeper.

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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 Female Occupations In 1940

  • Bookkeeper
    100%

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Census Records

There are 389 census records available for the last name Harol. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Harol 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 79 immigration records available for the last name Harol. 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 30 military records available for the last name Harol. For the veterans among your Harol ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Harol lifespan?

Between 1971 and 2000, in the United States, Harol life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1986, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Harol in 1971 was 85, and 71 in 2000.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Harol 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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