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Harl Name Meaning

German: variant or altered form of Härle (see Harle ). English: variant of Earl with prosthetic H-.

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


Similar surnames: Harle, Hark, Hart, Carl, Hari, Haaf, Harp, Garl, Hartl, Hard

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Where is the Harl family from?

You can see how Harl families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Harl family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Harl families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 29 Harl families living in Ontario. This was about 40% of all the recorded Harl's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Harl families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Harl surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Harl ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Harl. 28% of Harl men worked as a Farmer and 12% of Harl women worked as a Housekeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Harl were Carpenter and Seamstress. .

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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
    28%
  • Laborer
    19%
  • Salesman
    9%
  • Carpenter
    5%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    12%
  • Teacher
    10%
  • Bookkeeper
    9%
  • Seamstress
    9%
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Census Records

There are 11,000 census records available for the last name Harl. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Harl 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Harl. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Harl. For the veterans among your Harl ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Harl lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Harl life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1967, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Harl in 1962 was 66, and 65 in 2004.

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