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Harvest Family History

Harvest Surname Meaning

English: from the Middle English personal name Herefast (Old English Herefæst from here ‘army’ + fæst ‘steady firm’) or Old Danish Arnfast (where the first element means ‘eagle’).

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


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Where is the Harvest family from?

You can see how Harvest families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Harvest family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Harvest families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 19 Harvest families living in London. This was about 34% of all the recorded Harvest's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Harvest families in 1891.
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What did your Harvest ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Harvest. 71% of Harvest 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
    71%
  • Private Means
    18%
  • House Holder Unpaid Domestic
    12%

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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Harvest. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Harvest 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 394 immigration records available for the last name Harvest. 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 315 military records available for the last name Harvest. For the veterans among your Harvest ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Harvest lifespan?

Between 1943 and 2003, in the United States, Harvest life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 1965. The average life expectancy for Harvest in 1943 was 48, and 65 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Harvest 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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