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Harveson Family History

Harveson 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: Narveson, Harvison, Harbeson, Margeson, Harmison, Arneson, Harbison

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Where is the Harveson family from?

You can see how Harveson families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Harveson family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Harveson families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 2 Harveson families living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Harveson's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Harveson families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Harveson 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 Harveson ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Laborer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Harveson. 43% of Harveson men worked as a Laborer and 50% of Harveson women worked as a Laborer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Harveson were Clerk and Maid.

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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
    43%
  • Bookkeeper
    29%
  • Clerk
    29%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    50%
  • Maid
    50%

What Harveson family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 843 census records available for the last name Harveson. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Harveson 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 82 immigration records available for the last name Harveson. 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 122 military records available for the last name Harveson. For the veterans among your Harveson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Harveson lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2003, in the United States, Harveson life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2003, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Harveson in 1966 was 75, and 34 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Harveson 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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