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Harvies Family History

Harvies 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: Harries, Harvie, Harvey, Harris, Harrier, Jarvis, Aries, Hargis

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Where is the Harvies family from?

You can see how Harvies families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Harvies family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1841 and 1880. The most Harvies families were found in USA in 1880. In 1841 there were 3 Harvies families living in Ayrshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Harvies's in Scotland. Ayrshire had the highest population of Harvies families in 1841.
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Census Records

There are 70 census records available for the last name Harvies. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Harvies 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 22 immigration records available for the last name Harvies. 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 5 military records available for the last name Harvies. For the veterans among your Harvies ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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