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Harvat Family History

Harvat Surname Meaning

Variant of Harvath.

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


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Where is the Harvat family from?

You can see how Harvat families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Harvat family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Harvat families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 8 Harvat families living in Ohio. This was about 33% of all the recorded Harvat's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Harvat families in 1880.
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What did your Harvat ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Harvat. 35% of Harvat men worked as a Laborer and 28% of Harvat women worked as a Stenographer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Harvat were Watch Maker and Bookkeeper.

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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
    35%
  • Miner
    11%
  • Butcher
    8%
  • Watch Maker
    6%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    28%
  • Clerk
    28%
  • Teacher
    28%
  • Bookkeeper
    19%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Harvat. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Harvat 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 245 immigration records available for the last name Harvat. 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 148 military records available for the last name Harvat. For the veterans among your Harvat ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Harvat lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2004, in the United States, Harvat life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1965, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Harvat in 1965 was 46, and 84 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Harvat 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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