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Harlass Family History

Harlass 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: Harless, Harland, Barlas, Hallas, Harness, Halas, Harlos, Halasz

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Where is the Harlass family from?

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

What did your Harlass ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Harlass. 50% of Harlass men worked as a Laborer. .

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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
    50%
  • Painter
    50%
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Census Records

There are 234 census records available for the last name Harlass. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Harlass 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 30 immigration records available for the last name Harlass. 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 59 military records available for the last name Harlass. For the veterans among your Harlass ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Harlass lifespan?

Between 1963 and 1988, in the United States, Harlass life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Harlass in 1963 was 81, and 96 in 1988.

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