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Harldson Family History

Harldson 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: Haraldson, Haroldson, Harmison, Karlson, Harbison, Tharaldson

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Where is the Harldson family from?

You can see how Harldson families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Harldson family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Harldson families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 3 Harldson families living in Minnesota. This was 100% of all the recorded Harldson's in USA. Minnesota had the highest population of Harldson families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Harldson surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Harldson ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Housekeeper was the top reported job for people in the USA named Harldson. 100% of Harldson women worked as a Housekeeper. .

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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 Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    100%
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Census Records

There are 237 census records available for the last name Harldson. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Harldson 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 25 immigration records available for the last name Harldson. 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 39 military records available for the last name Harldson. For the veterans among your Harldson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Harldson lifespan?

Between 1974 and 1983, in the United States, Harldson life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 1983. The average life expectancy for Harldson in 1974 was 62, and 65 in 1983.

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