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Harvett Family History

Harvett 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: Hargett, Harnett, Harvey, Hackett, Barrett, Garnett, Hassett, Hazlett

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Where is the Harvett family from?

You can see how Harvett families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Harvett family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1891. The most Harvett families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there was 1 Harvett family living in London. This was about 50% of all the recorded Harvett's in United Kingdom. London and 1 other county had the highest population of Harvett families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 315 census records available for the last name Harvett. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Harvett 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 36 immigration records available for the last name Harvett. 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 30 military records available for the last name Harvett. For the veterans among your Harvett ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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