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Haroll Family History

Haroll 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: Harold, Caroll, Hall, Parola, Hartell, Harle, Hamill, Kroll, Harwell

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Where is the Haroll family from?

You can see how Haroll families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Haroll family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Haroll families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 5 Haroll families living in Nova Scotia. This was about 63% of all the recorded Haroll's in Canada. Nova Scotia had the highest population of Haroll families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Haroll surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Haroll ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Haroll. 60% of Haroll 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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    60%
  • Laborer
    40%
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Census Records

There are 335 census records available for the last name Haroll. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Haroll 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 15 immigration records available for the last name Haroll. 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 28 military records available for the last name Haroll. For the veterans among your Haroll ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Haroll lifespan?

Between 1980 and 2004, in the United States, Haroll life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1992, and highest in 1980. The average life expectancy for Haroll in 1980 was 88, and 65 in 2004.

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