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Harlis Family History

Harlis 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: Harris, Harlin, Hargis, Harlos, Hartis, Charles, Karlin, Carlin

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Where is the Harlis family from?

You can see how Harlis families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Harlis family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Harlis families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there was 1 Harlis family living in Arkansas. This was about 33% of all the recorded Harlis's in USA. Arkansas and 2 other states had the highest population of Harlis families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Harlis surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Harlis ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Harlis. 29% of Harlis men worked as a Laborer and 29% of Harlis women worked as a Housekeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Harlis were Labor and Maid. .

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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
    29%
  • Farmer
    24%
  • Mainer Laborer
    10%
  • Labor
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    29%
  • Bookkeeper
    15%
  • Laborer
    15%
  • Maid
    15%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Harlis. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Harlis 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 51 immigration records available for the last name Harlis. 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 161 military records available for the last name Harlis. For the veterans among your Harlis ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Harlis lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Harlis life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1969, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Harlis in 1964 was 67, and 85 in 2004.

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