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Harlos Family History

Harlos Surname Meaning

Austrian German: variant of Haarlos a nickname for a person with little or no hair from Middle High German hār ‘hair’ + lōs ‘free of’.

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


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Where is the Harlos family from?

You can see how Harlos families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Harlos family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Harlos families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 9 Harlos families living in Saskatchewan. This was about 69% of all the recorded Harlos's in Canada. Saskatchewan had the highest population of Harlos families in 1911.
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What did your Harlos ancestors do for a living?

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

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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
    100%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Harlos. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Harlos 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 206 immigration records available for the last name Harlos. 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 269 military records available for the last name Harlos. For the veterans among your Harlos ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Harlos lifespan?

Between 1960 and 2004, in the United States, Harlos life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1960, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Harlos in 1960 was 61, and 73 in 2004.

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