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Harlich Family History

Harlich 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: Garlick, Harling, Kalich, Harbach, Barich, Ehrlich, Harwick, Harnisch

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Where is the Harlich family from?

You can see how Harlich families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Harlich family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Harlich families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 8 Harlich families living in Worcestershire. This was 100% of all the recorded Harlich's in United Kingdom. Worcestershire had the highest population of Harlich families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Harlich surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Harlich ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 106 census records available for the last name Harlich. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Harlich 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 28 immigration records available for the last name Harlich. 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 19 military records available for the last name Harlich. For the veterans among your Harlich ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Harlich lifespan?

Between 1974 and 1988, in the United States, Harlich life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Harlich in 1974 was 75, and 84 in 1988.

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