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Harvick Family History

Harvick Surname Meaning

Possibly an Americanized form of German Harwig a variant of Herwig and Hartwig or of Harwick.

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


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Where is the Harvick family from?

You can see how Harvick families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Harvick family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Harvick families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there was 1 Harvick family living in Ontario. This was 100% of all the recorded Harvick's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Harvick families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Harvick surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Harvick ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Seamstress were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Harvick. 41% of Harvick men worked as a Laborer and 24% of Harvick women worked as a Seamstress. Some less common occupations for Americans named Harvick were Fireman and Housewife.

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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
    41%
  • Farmer
    23%
  • Carpenter
    10%
  • Fireman
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Seamstress
    24%
  • Laborer
    18%
  • Bookkeeper
    12%
  • Housewife
    12%

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Passenger Lists

There are 81 immigration records available for the last name Harvick. 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 356 military records available for the last name Harvick. For the veterans among your Harvick ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Harvick lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2004, in the United States, Harvick life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1966, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Harvick in 1965 was 68, and 82 in 2004.

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