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Harreld Family History

Harreld Surname Meaning

English: variant of Harold.

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


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Where is the Harreld family from?

You can see how Harreld families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Harreld family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Harreld families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 49 Harreld families living in London. This was about 84% of all the recorded Harreld's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Harreld families in 1891.
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What did your Harreld ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Harreld. 35% of Harreld men worked as a Farmer and 30% of Harreld women worked as a Teacher. Some less common occupations for Americans named Harreld were Salesman and Stenographer.

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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
    35%
  • Laborer
    27%
  • Manager
    10%
  • Salesman
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    30%
  • Laborer
    30%
  • Cook
    20%
  • Stenographer
    20%

What Harreld family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Harreld. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Harreld 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 61 immigration records available for the last name Harreld. 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 296 military records available for the last name Harreld. For the veterans among your Harreld ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Harreld lifespan?

Between 1955 and 2004, in the United States, Harreld life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1962, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Harreld in 1955 was 51, and 87 in 2004.

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