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Harvie Family History

Harvie Surname Meaning

Scottish: variant of Harvey.

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


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Where is the Harvie family from?

You can see how Harvie families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Harvie family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Harvie families were found in and Scotland in 1841. In 1891 there were 44 Harvie families living in London. This was about 28% of all the recorded Harvie's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Harvie families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Harvie 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 Harvie ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Plumber and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Harvie. 50% of Harvie men worked as a Plumber and 86% of Harvie women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Harvie were Farmer rearing and Unpd 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 Male Occupations In 1939

  • Plumber
    50%
  • Farmer rearing
    50%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    86%
  • Private Means
    5%
  • Domestic Servant
    5%
  • Unpd Domestic Duties
    3%

What Harvie family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 23,000 census records available for the last name Harvie. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Harvie 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 4,000 immigration records available for the last name Harvie. 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 2,000 military records available for the last name Harvie. For the veterans among your Harvie ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Harvie lifespan?

Between 1949 and 2004, in the United States, Harvie life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1952, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Harvie in 1949 was 82, and 62 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Harvie 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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