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Harlee Family History

Harlee 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: Harle, Harley, Farlee, Hallee, Hardee, Parlee, Harler, Charles

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Where is the Harlee family from?

You can see how Harlee families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Harlee family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Harlee families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 3 Harlee families living in Quebec. This was about 60% of all the recorded Harlee's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Harlee families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Harlee surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Harlee ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Farm Laborer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Harlee. 30% of Harlee men worked as a Laborer and 34% of Harlee women worked as a Farm Laborer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Harlee were Salesman and Maid. .

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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
    30%
  • Farmer
    25%
  • Farming
    17%
  • Salesman
    13%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Farm Laborer
    34%
  • Laborer
    25%
  • Stenographer
    25%
  • Maid
    17%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Harlee. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Harlee 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 96 immigration records available for the last name Harlee. 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 322 military records available for the last name Harlee. For the veterans among your Harlee ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Harlee lifespan?

Between 1959 and 2004, in the United States, Harlee life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1993, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Harlee in 1959 was 57, and 85 in 2004.

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