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Harven Family History

Harven 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: Harvey, Harben, Harden, Haren, Harten, Haven, Harvin, Garven, Harren

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Where is the Harven family from?

You can see how Harven families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Harven family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Harven families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there was 1 Harven family living in Maryland. This was about 50% of all the recorded Harven's in USA. Maryland and 1 other state had the highest population of Harven families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Harven surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Harven ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Secretary were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Harven. 40% of Harven men worked as a Laborer and 60% of Harven women worked as a Secretary. Some less common occupations for Americans named Harven were Proprietor and 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 Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    40%
  • Farmer
    27%
  • Manager
    9%
  • Proprietor
    9%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Secretary
    60%
  • Housekeeper
    40%
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Census Records

There are 847 census records available for the last name Harven. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Harven 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 163 immigration records available for the last name Harven. 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 81 military records available for the last name Harven. For the veterans among your Harven ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Harven lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2004, in the United States, Harven life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1993, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Harven in 1967 was 78, and 78 in 2004.

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