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Harvit Family History

Harvit 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: Harvin, Harvat, Harvie, Harvey, Horvat, Hart, Harris, Marvin, Hari

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Where is the Harvit family from?

You can see how Harvit families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Harvit family name was found in Scotland in 1871. In 1871 there was 1 Harvit family living in Lanarkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Harvit's in Scotland. Lanarkshire had the highest population of Harvit families in 1871.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Harvit surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Harvit ancestors do for a living?

Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Harvit ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

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Census Records

There are 48 census records available for the last name Harvit. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Harvit 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 13 immigration records available for the last name Harvit. 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 11 military records available for the last name Harvit. For the veterans among your Harvit ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Harvit lifespan?

Between 1974 and 1998, in the United States, Harvit life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1982, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Harvit in 1974 was 65, and 86 in 1998.

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