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Harleton Family History

Harleton 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: Hazleton, Tarleton, Carleton, Halton, Harston, Tarlton, Charlton

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Where is the Harleton family from?

You can see how Harleton families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Harleton family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Harleton families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 6 Harleton families living in Ontario. This was 100% of all the recorded Harleton's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Harleton families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Harleton surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Harleton ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 195 census records available for the last name Harleton. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Harleton 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 36 immigration records available for the last name Harleton. 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 58 military records available for the last name Harleton. For the veterans among your Harleton ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Harleton lifespan?

Between 1977 and 2000, in the United States, Harleton life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Harleton in 1977 was 49, and 62 in 2000.

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