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Harvila Family History

Harvila 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: Harvilla, Harvill, Avila, Jarvela, Harvell, Davila, Havill, Harvin

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Where is the Harvila family from?

You can see how Harvila families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Harvila family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Harvila family living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Harvila's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Harvila families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Harvila surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Harvila ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Harvila. 100% of Harvila men worked as a Laborer. .

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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
    100%
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Census Records

There are 35 census records available for the last name Harvila. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Harvila 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 75 immigration records available for the last name Harvila. 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 14 military records available for the last name Harvila. For the veterans among your Harvila ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Harvila lifespan?

Between 1975 and 1996, in the United States, Harvila life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Harvila in 1975 was 66, and 82 in 1996.

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