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Haroldson Name Meaning

Americanized form of Norwegian Haraldsen and Swedish Haraldsson: patronymic from the personal name Harald Old Norse Haraldr (see Harold ). Compare Haraldson and Haroldsen .

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


Similar surnames: Haraldson, Bartleson, Harelson, Haralson, Harralson, Aronson

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Where is the Haroldson family from?

You can see how Haroldson families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Haroldson family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Haroldson families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 6 Haroldson families living in Alberta. This was about 55% of all the recorded Haroldson's in Canada. Alberta had the highest population of Haroldson families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Haroldson surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Haroldson ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Haroldson. 100% of Haroldson men worked as a Farmer. .

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1921

  • Farmer
    100%
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Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Haroldson. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Haroldson 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 582 immigration records available for the last name Haroldson. 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 646 military records available for the last name Haroldson. For the veterans among your Haroldson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Haroldson lifespan?

Between 1944 and 2004, in the United States, Haroldson life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1944, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Haroldson in 1944 was 47, and 77 in 2004.

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