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Harve Family History

Harve 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: Harvey, Hare, Harle, Harke, Harpe, Harre, Farve, Harte, Harne, Harvel

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Where is the Harve family from?

You can see how Harve families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Harve family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1861 and 1920. The most Harve families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 3 Harve families living in London. This was about 60% of all the recorded Harve's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Harve families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Harve 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 Harve ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Harve. 100% of Harve women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Harve. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Harve 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 194 immigration records available for the last name Harve. 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 116 military records available for the last name Harve. For the veterans among your Harve ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Harve lifespan?

Between 1949 and 2002, in the United States, Harve life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1999, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Harve in 1949 was 53, and 83 in 2002.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Harve

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Harve 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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