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Harvilla Family History

Harvilla Surname Meaning

Rusyn (from Slovakia): metathesized (in most cases probably Americanized) form of Havrilla.

The surname Harvilla is very rare in Slovakia.

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


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Where is the Harvilla family from?

You can see how Harvilla families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Harvilla family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Harvilla families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 23 Harvilla families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 56% of all the recorded Harvilla's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Harvilla families in 1920.
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What did your Harvilla ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Waitress were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Harvilla. 42% of Harvilla men worked as a Laborer and 39% of Harvilla women worked as a Waitress. Some less common occupations for Americans named Harvilla were Labor and Housewife.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    42%
  • Miner
    30%
  • Coke Yard
    8%
  • Labor
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Waitress
    39%
  • Bookkeeper
    16%
  • Stenographer
    16%
  • Housewife
    16%

What Harvilla family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 915 census records available for the last name Harvilla. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Harvilla 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 128 immigration records available for the last name Harvilla. 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 210 military records available for the last name Harvilla. For the veterans among your Harvilla ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Harvilla lifespan?

Between 1948 and 2004, in the United States, Harvilla life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1969, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Harvilla in 1948 was 45, and 71 in 2004.

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