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Harlton Family History

Harlton Name 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: Halton, Harston, Tarlton, Charlton, Carlton, Harton, Hilton, Hatton

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Where is the Harlton family from?

You can see how Harlton families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Harlton family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Harlton families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 19 Harlton families living in Ontario. This was 100% of all the recorded Harlton's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Harlton families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Harlton surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Harlton ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer and Clerk were the top reported jobs for men and women in the Canada named Harlton. 55% of Harlton men worked as a Farmer and 25% of Harlton women worked as a Clerk. Some less common occupations for Americans named Harlton were Laborer and Teacher. .

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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 Male Occupations In 1921

  • Farmer
    55%
  • Labourer
    25%
  • Laborer
    20%

Top Female Occupations In 1921

  • Clerk
    25%
  • Student
    25%
  • School Teacher
    25%
  • Teacher
    25%
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What Harlton family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Harlton. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Harlton 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 112 immigration records available for the last name Harlton. 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 35 military records available for the last name Harlton. For the veterans among your Harlton ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Harlton lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2002, in the United States, Harlton life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1967, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Harlton in 1967 was 66, and 91 in 2002.

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