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Harvan Family History

Harvan Surname Meaning

Czech: metathesized form of Havran.

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


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Where is the Harvan family from?

You can see how Harvan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Harvan family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Harvan families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 9 Harvan families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 29% of all the recorded Harvan's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Harvan families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Harvan surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Harvan ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housework were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Harvan. 40% of Harvan men worked as a Laborer and 50% of Harvan women worked as a Housework. Some less common occupations for Americans named Harvan were Salesman 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

  • Laborer
    40%
  • Miner
    9%
  • Barber
    6%
  • Salesman
    6%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housework
    50%
  • Seamstress
    50%

What Harvan family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 997 census records available for the last name Harvan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Harvan 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 322 immigration records available for the last name Harvan. 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 310 military records available for the last name Harvan. For the veterans among your Harvan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Harvan lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2003, in the United States, Harvan life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2001, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Harvan in 1962 was 65, and 81 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Harvan ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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