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Harless Name Meaning

German: probably a variant of Harlass or Harles dialect forms for a hornet (Middle High German harliss and horniss) a nickname for a person with a stinging disposition. English: probably a variant of (H)arliss a nickname from Middle English earles ‘earless’ probably denoting someone who was deaf rather than one literally without ears.

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


Similar surnames: Harness, Lawless, Harle, Hailes, Hurless, Harlos, Curless, Harley

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Where is the Harless family from?

You can see how Harless families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Harless family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Harless families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 6 Harless families living in London. This was about 40% of all the recorded Harless's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Harless families in 1891.
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What did your Harless ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Harless. 100% of Harless women worked as an Unpaid 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 Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%
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Passenger Lists

There are 504 immigration records available for the last name Harless. 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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There are 4,000 military records available for the last name Harless. For the veterans among your Harless ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Harless lifespan?

Between 1944 and 2004, in the United States, Harless life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1944, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Harless in 1944 was 23, and 75 in 2004.

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