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Harvold Family History

Harvold 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: Harold, Harbold, Harrold, Harpold, Arnold, Harford, Harvard, Harwood

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Where is the Harvold family from?

Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Harvold 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 Harvold ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Harvold. 100% of Harvold men worked as a Farmer.

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Top Male Occupations In 1921

  • Farmer
    100%

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Census Records

There are 60 census records available for the last name Harvold. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Harvold 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 61 immigration records available for the last name Harvold. 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 8 military records available for the last name Harvold. For the veterans among your Harvold ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Harvold lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2002, in the United States, Harvold life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Harvold in 1967 was 87, and 96 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Harvold 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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