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Harlan Name Meaning

English: habitational name from any of several minor places called in Old English with hār ‘gray’ hara ‘hare’ or hær ‘rock tumulus’ + land ‘tract of land estate cultivated land’ notably Harland in Kirkbymoorside (North Yorkshire). This surname has also been present in northern Ireland (Armagh and Antrim) since the 17th century but is now rare in Britain.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


Similar surnames: Harman, Herlan, Harland, Carlan, Hargan, Haran, Hartin, Hamlyn, Allan

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Where is the Harlan family from?

You can see how Harlan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Harlan family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Harlan families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 51 Harlan families living in Lancashire. This was about 47% of all the recorded Harlan's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Harlan families in 1891.
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What did your Harlan ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Harlan. 100% of Harlan women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. .

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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 Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%
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Passenger Lists

There are 3,000 immigration records available for the last name Harlan. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Australia, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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There are 14,000 military records available for the last name Harlan. For the veterans among your Harlan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Harlan lifespan?

Between 1940 and 2004, in the United States, Harlan life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1943, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Harlan in 1940 was 58, and 73 in 2004.

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