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Harvitt Family History

Harvitt 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: Parfitt, Hargett, Harvin, Gavitt, Savitt, Harvick, Harnett, Harrity

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Where is the Harvitt family from?

You can see how Harvitt families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Harvitt family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Harvitt families were found in USA in 1920. In 1871 there was 1 Harvitt family living in Stirlingshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Harvitt's in Scotland. Stirlingshire had the highest population of Harvitt families in 1871.
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Census Records

There are 175 census records available for the last name Harvitt. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Harvitt 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 97 immigration records available for the last name Harvitt. 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 19 military records available for the last name Harvitt. For the veterans among your Harvitt ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Harvitt lifespan?

Between 1958 and 2003, in the United States, Harvitt life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1958, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Harvitt in 1958 was 29, and 83 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Harvitt 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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