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Harelson Name Meaning

Variant of Harrelson a surname of Norwegian and in some cases also of Swedish origin.

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


Similar surnames: Harrelson, Haralson, Harralson, Haroldson, Lorenson, Karlson, Carlson

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Where is the Harelson family from?

You can see how Harelson families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Harelson family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Harelson families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 2 Harelson families living in Nova Scotia. This was about 50% of all the recorded Harelson's in Canada. Nova Scotia had the highest population of Harelson families in 1911.
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What did your Harelson ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Harelson. 39% of Harelson men worked as a Farmer and 31% of Harelson women worked as a Teacher. Some less common occupations for Americans named Harelson were Barber and Inspector. .

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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

  • Farmer
    39%
  • Laborer
    13%
  • Manager
    13%
  • Barber
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    31%
  • Seamstress
    24%
  • Packer
    16%
  • Inspector
    16%
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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Harelson. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Harelson 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 117 immigration records available for the last name Harelson. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 445 military records available for the last name Harelson. For the veterans among your Harelson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Harelson lifespan?

Between 1961 and 2004, in the United States, Harelson life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1961, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Harelson in 1961 was 28, and 80 in 2004.

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