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Harvel Family History

Harvel Surname Meaning

English: variant of Harvell.

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


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Where is the Harvel family from?

You can see how Harvel families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Harvel family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Harvel families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 24 Harvel families living in Nova Scotia. This was about 46% of all the recorded Harvel's in Canada. Nova Scotia and 1 other province had the highest population of Harvel families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Harvel 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 Harvel ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and House Work were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Harvel. 28% of Harvel men worked as a Farmer and 13% of Harvel women worked as a House Work. Some less common occupations for Americans named Harvel were Farm and Waitress.

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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
    28%
  • Laborer
    27%
  • Truck Driver
    7%
  • Farm
    4%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • House Work
    13%
  • Housework
    13%
  • Housewife
    13%
  • Waitress
    10%

What Harvel family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 6,000 census records available for the last name Harvel. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Harvel 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 475 immigration records available for the last name Harvel. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Harvel. For the veterans among your Harvel ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Harvel lifespan?

Between 1954 and 2004, in the United States, Harvel life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1955, and highest in 1968. The average life expectancy for Harvel in 1954 was 54, and 78 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Harvel 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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