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Harverson Family History

Harverson Surname Meaning

Apparently from a local Middle English descendant or adaptation of Harvey (Medieval French Hervé)

+ -son. Compare Harvison.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Harverson family from?

You can see how Harverson families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Harverson family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Harverson families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 32 Harverson families living in London. This was about 56% of all the recorded Harverson's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Harverson families in 1891.
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What did your Harverson ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Retired and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Harverson. 100% of Harverson men worked as a Retired and 100% of Harverson 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

  • Retired
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Harverson. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Harverson 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 152 immigration records available for the last name Harverson. 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 132 military records available for the last name Harverson. For the veterans among your Harverson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Harverson lifespan?

Between 1964 and 1999, in the United States, Harverson life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1986, and highest in 1974. The average life expectancy for Harverson in 1964 was 82, and 77 in 1999.

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