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Harchfield Family History

Harchfield Name Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Harshfield, Hartfield, Burchfield, Hartsfield, Birchfield, Hershfield

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Where is the Harchfield family from?

You can see how Harchfield families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Harchfield family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 4 Harchfield families living in Tennessee. This was about 80% of all the recorded Harchfield's in USA. Tennessee had the highest population of Harchfield families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Harchfield surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Harchfield ancestors do for a living?

Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Harchfield ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

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Census Records

There are 49 census records available for the last name Harchfield. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Harchfield 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 2 immigration records available for the last name Harchfield. 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 3 military records available for the last name Harchfield. For the veterans among your Harchfield ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Harchfield lifespan?

Between 1970 and 2002, in the United States, Harchfield life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2002, and highest in 1970. The average life expectancy for Harchfield in 1970 was 84, and 53 in 2002.

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