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Harrelson Name Meaning

Americanized form of Norwegian Haraldsen and in some cases also of Swedish Haraldsson (see Haraldson ). Compare Harelson and Harralson .

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


Similar surnames: Harelson, Harralson, Haralson, Truelson, Haroldson, Haselton, Harrell

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Where is the Harrelson family from?

You can see how Harrelson families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Harrelson family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Harrelson families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 8 Harrelson families living in Lancashire. This was about 25% of all the recorded Harrelson's in United Kingdom. Lancashire and 1 other county had the highest population of Harrelson families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Harrelson surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Harrelson ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Harrelson. 33% of Harrelson men worked as a Farmer and 8% of Harrelson women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Harrelson were Farming and Spinner. .

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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
    33%
  • Laborer
    19%
  • Salesman
    6%
  • Farming
    5%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    8%
  • Housekeeper
    7%
  • Waitress
    7%
  • Spinner
    7%
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Census Records

There are 16,000 census records available for the last name Harrelson. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Harrelson 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 753 immigration records available for the last name Harrelson. 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 6,000 military records available for the last name Harrelson. For the veterans among your Harrelson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Harrelson lifespan?

Between 1942 and 2004, in the United States, Harrelson life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1944, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Harrelson in 1942 was 32, and 75 in 2004.

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