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Harviston Family History

Harviston 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: Harvison, Harston, Harmison, Harbison, Hardison, Harrison, Harrington

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Where is the Harviston family from?

You can see how Harviston families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Harviston family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Harviston families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1840 there were 2 Harviston families living in Mississippi. This was 100% of all the recorded Harviston's in USA. Mississippi had the highest population of Harviston families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Harviston surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Harviston ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Harviston. 100% of Harviston 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 208 census records available for the last name Harviston. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Harviston 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 1 immigration records available for the last name Harviston. 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 23 military records available for the last name Harviston. For the veterans among your Harviston ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Harviston lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2003, in the United States, Harviston life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Harviston in 1966 was 77, and 52 in 2003.

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