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Harvell Family History

Harvell Surname Meaning

English (Dorset): habitational name either from Harefield (Middlesex) or from Harvel near Rochester (Kent). The Middlesex placename derives from Old English here ‘army’ + feld ‘open country’ while the Kent placename comes from Old English heorot ‘hart stag’ + feld.

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Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Harvell family from?

You can see how Harvell families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Harvell family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Harvell families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 34 Harvell families living in Dorset. This was about 31% of all the recorded Harvell's in United Kingdom. Dorset had the highest population of Harvell families in 1891.
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What did your Harvell ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Hotel Proprietor and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Harvell. 100% of Harvell men worked as a Hotel Proprietor and 100% of Harvell 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 Male Occupations In 1939

  • Hotel Proprietor
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 12,000 census records available for the last name Harvell. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Harvell 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 377 immigration records available for the last name Harvell. 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 3,000 military records available for the last name Harvell. For the veterans among your Harvell ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Harvell lifespan?

Between 1946 and 2004, in the United States, Harvell life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1948, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Harvell in 1946 was 45, and 75 in 2004.

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