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Harald Family History

Harald Name Meaning

see Harold .

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


Similar surnames: Harold, Herald, Hard, Harland, Hazard, Harle, Harvard, Hakala, Harari

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Where is the Harald family from?

You can see how Harald families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Harald family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Harald families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 2 Harald families living in Tennessee. This was about 40% of all the recorded Harald's in USA. Tennessee had the highest population of Harald families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Harald surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Harald ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Cook were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Harald. 42% of Harald men worked as a Laborer and 22% of Harald women worked as a Cook. Some less common occupations for Americans named Harald were Superintendent and House Wife. .

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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 1940

  • Laborer
    42%
  • Farmer
    24%
  • Salesman
    8%
  • Superintendent
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Cook
    22%
  • Stenographer
    22%
  • Laundress
    22%
  • House Wife
    22%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Harald. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Harald 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 439 immigration records available for the last name Harald. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the USA, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 179 military records available for the last name Harald. For the veterans among your Harald ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Harald lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2003, in the United States, Harald life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2001, and highest in 1978. The average life expectancy for Harald in 1965 was 78, and 74 in 2003.

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