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Harvesty Family History

Harvesty 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: Hardesty, Harvey, Haverty, Hargest, Hardisty, Harley, Harty, Hasty

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Where is the Harvesty family from?

You can see how Harvesty families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Harvesty family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Harvesty family living in Maryland. This was 100% of all the recorded Harvesty's in USA. Maryland had the highest population of Harvesty families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Harvesty surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What Harvesty family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 28 census records available for the last name Harvesty. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Harvesty 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 3 immigration records available for the last name Harvesty. 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 military records available for the last name Harvesty. For the veterans among your Harvesty ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Harvesty lifespan?

Between 1988 and 2001, in the United States, Harvesty life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1988, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Harvesty in 1988 was 82, and 95 in 2001.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Harvesty 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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