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Harvich Family History

Harvich 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: Harvick, Harbach, Barich, Harwick, Harnisch, Savich, Harsch, Habich

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Where is the Harvich family from?

You can see how Harvich families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Harvich family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1880 and 1920. The most Harvich families were found in Scotland in 1891. In 1891 there were 7 Harvich families living in Shetland. This was 100% of all the recorded Harvich's in Scotland. Shetland had the highest population of Harvich families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 70 census records available for the last name Harvich. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Harvich 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 13 immigration records available for the last name Harvich. 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 12 military records available for the last name Harvich. For the veterans among your Harvich ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Harvich lifespan?

Between 1964 and 1999, in the United States, Harvich life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1964, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Harvich in 1964 was 73, and 91 in 1999.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Harvich 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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