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Early Origins of the Harvey family

The surname Harvey was first found in the Isle of France.

Early History of the Harvey family

This web page shows only a small excerpt of our Harvey research. The years 1880, 1905, 1909, 1910, 1911, 1914, 1919, 1935, 1940 and 1941 are included under the topic Early Harvey History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.

Harvey Spelling Variations

Spelling variations of this family name include: Harve, Harvé, Harvey, Harvier and others.

Early Notables of the Harvey family

Notable amongst the family was Paul Harvier, born in 1880 in Paris, who became a doctor. Son of a wine grower, he finished his classical studies in Troyes and his medical degree in Paris. In 1905 he was a hospital intern, a doctor by 1909, laboratory chief in Trousseau in 1910, chief of the clinic of infant diseases in 1911, and chief doctor in Dijon in...
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Harvey World Ranking

In the United States, the name Harvey is the 225th most popular surname with an estimated 116,889 people with that name. 1 However, in Canada, the name Harvey is ranked the 121st most popular surname with an estimated 25,255 people with that name. 2 And in Quebec, Canada, the name Harvey is the 128th popular surname. 3 Newfoundland, Canada ranks Harvey as 184th with 221 people. 4 Australia ranks Harvey as 93rd with 26,522 people. 5 New Zealand ranks Harvey as 97th with 4,068 people. 6 The United Kingdom ranks Harvey as 96th with 49,561 people. 7

United States Harvey migration to the United States +

Some of the first settlers of this family name were:

Harvey Settlers in United States in the 17th Century
  • William Harvey, who settled in New England in 1630
  • Mr. Nicholas Harvey, (d. 1647), who left England and arrived in Maryland in 1634 aboard the ship "Ark and Dove 8
  • Richard Harvey, who landed in Maryland in 1634 8
  • Thomas Harvey, who arrived in Virginia in 1635 8
  • John Harvey, who settled in Virginia in 1640
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Harvey Settlers in United States in the 18th Century
  • Sarah Harvey, who landed in Virginia in 1702 8
  • Lidia Harvey, who arrived in Virginia in 1704 8
  • Job Harvey, who landed in Pennsylvania in 1707 8
  • Priscilla Harvey, who arrived in Virginia in 1711 8
  • Hannah Harvey, who landed in Virginia in 1714 8
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Harvey Settlers in United States in the 19th Century
  • James Harvey, who arrived in America in 1801 8
  • Mary Harvey, aged 45, who landed in America in 1803 8
  • Edward Harvey, who arrived in New York, NY in 1812 8
  • Rich Harvey, who arrived in New York, NY in 1812 8
  • Robert Harvey, aged 22, who landed in Pennsylvania in 1812 8
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Harvey Settlers in United States in the 20th Century
  • Mr. James Harvey, (b. 1877), aged 23, Cornish blacksmith travelling aboard the ship "St Paul" arriving at Ellis Island, New York on 10th March 1900 en route to Hancock, Michigan, USA 9
  • Mr. John Harvey, (b. 1869), aged 31, Cornish miner travelling aboard the ship "Germanic" arriving at Ellis Island, New York on 14th September 1900 en route to Red Jacket, Michigan, USA 9
  • Mr. John Harvey, (b. 1856), aged 44, Cornish miner travelling aboard the ship "St Paul" arriving at Ellis Island, New York on 10th March 1900 en route to Hancock, Michigan, USA 9
  • Mr. Thomas Harvey, (b. 1876), aged 24, Cornish miner travelling aboard the ship "New York" arriving at Ellis Island, New York on 11th February 1900 en route to Cripple Creek, Colorado, USA 9
  • Mr. Philip Harvey, (b. 1860), aged 40, Cornish miner travelling aboard the ship "St Paul" arriving at Ellis Island, New York on 10th March 1900 en route to Hancock, Michigan, USA 9
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Canada Harvey migration to Canada +

Some of the first settlers of this family name were:

Harvey Settlers in Canada in the 18th Century
  • William Harvey, who settled in Trinity, Newfoundland in 1708 10
  • Richard Harvey, who arrived in Nova Scotia in 1749
  • Mr. John Harvey U.E. born in Pennsylvania, USA who settled in Saint John, New Brunswick c. 1783 was a passenger aboard "Cyrus" on August 21, 1783 from New York to Saint John River 11
  • Ms. Mary Harvey U.E. born in Pennsylvania, USA who settled in New Brunswick c. 1783 was a passenger aboard "Cyrus" on August 21, 1783 from New York to Saint John River 11
  • Ms. Phoebe Harvey U.E. born in Pennsylvania, USA who settled in New Brunswick c. 1783 was a passenger aboard "Cyrus" on August 21, 1783 from New York to Saint John River 11
Harvey Settlers in Canada in the 19th Century
  • John Harvey, aged 30, a labourer, who arrived in Saint John, New Brunswick in 1834 aboard the brig "Thomas Hanford" from Cork, Ireland
  • Sarah Harvey, aged 26, who arrived in Saint John, New Brunswick in 1834 aboard the brig "Thomas Hanford" from Cork, Ireland
  • Patrick Harvey, aged 20, a labourer, who arrived in Saint John, New Brunswick aboard the ship "Neptune" in 1834
  • Mary Harvey, aged 22, who arrived in Saint John, New Brunswick aboard the ship "Neptune" in 1834
  • Owen Harvey, aged 19, a labourer, who arrived in Saint John, New Brunswick aboard the ship "Neptune" in 1834
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Harvey Settlers in Canada in the 20th Century
  • Henry Harvey, who landed in Saint John, New Brunswick in 1907

Australia Harvey migration to Australia +

Emigration to Australia followed the First Fleets of convicts, tradespeople and early settlers. Early immigrants include:

Harvey Settlers in Australia in the 19th Century
  • Mr. William Harvey, British Convict who was convicted in Southampton, Hampshire, England for life, transported aboard the "Coromandel" on 27th October 1819, arriving in Tasmania (Van Diemen's Land) 12
  • Mr. George Harvey, English convict who was convicted in Middlesex, England for 7 years, transported aboard the "Eliza" on 22nd September 1819, arriving in New South Wales, Australia 13
  • Mr. John Harvey, (b. 1800), aged 20, Irish labourer who was convicted in Dublin, Ireland for 7 years for felony, transported aboard the "Dorothy" on 5th May 1820, arriving in New South Wales, Australia 14
  • Mr. William Harvey, (b. 1804), aged 23, Irish butcher who was convicted in Ireland for 7 years for stealing, transported aboard the “Countess of Harcourt“ on 14th February 1827, arriving in New South Wales, Australia, he died in 1835 15
  • Robert Harvey, aged 35, Irish convict from Queens County, who was transported aboard the "Asia" on October 22nd, 1824, settling in New South Wales, Australia 16
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New Zealand Harvey migration to New Zealand +

Emigration to New Zealand followed in the footsteps of the European explorers, such as Captain Cook (1769-70): first came sealers, whalers, missionaries, and traders. By 1838, the British New Zealand Company had begun buying land from the Maori tribes, and selling it to settlers, and, after the Treaty of Waitangi in 1840, many British families set out on the arduous six month journey from Britain to Aotearoa to start a new life. Early immigrants include:

Harvey Settlers in New Zealand in the 19th Century
  • W Harvey, who landed in Wellington, New Zealand in 1840 aboard the ship Earl Stanhope
  • William Harvey, who landed in Wellington, New Zealand in 1840 aboard the ship Blenheim
  • Michael Harvey, who landed in Bay of Islands, New Zealand in 1840
  • Richard Harvey, aged 23, a carpenter, who arrived in Wellington, New Zealand aboard the ship "Martha Ridgeway" in 1840
  • Mary Harvey, aged 23, who arrived in Wellington, New Zealand aboard the ship "Martha Ridgeway" in 1840
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West Indies Harvey migration to West Indies +

The British first settled the British West Indies around 1604. They made many attempts but failed in some to establish settlements on the Islands including Saint Lucia and Grenada. By 1627 they had managed to establish settlements on St. Kitts (St. Christopher) and Barbados, but by 1641 the Spanish had moved in and destroyed some of these including those at Providence Island. The British continued to expand the settlements including setting the First Federation in the British West Indies by 1674; some of the islands include Barbados, Bermuda, Cayman Island, Turks and Caicos, Jamaica and Belize then known as British Honduras. By the 1960's many of the islands became independent after the West Indies Federation which existed from 1958 to 1962 failed due to internal political conflicts. After this a number of Eastern Caribbean islands formed a free association. 17
Harvey Settlers in West Indies in the 17th Century
  • Grace Harvey, who settled in Barbados in 1679

Contemporary Notables of the name Harvey (post 1700) +

  • William Brantley Harvey Jr. (1930-2018), American lawyer and politician, 82nd Lieutenant Governor of South Carolina (1975-1979)
  • William Brantley Harvey Sr. (1893-1981), American lawyer and politician, born in Hampton, South Carolina
  • Robert C. Harvey (1937-2022), American author, critic and cartoonist, recipient of the All-Navy Cartoonist Award , 1960, the AAEC Ink Bottle Award, 2013
  • Alex Harvey (1947-2020), American singer, songwriter, author, actor, and radio host
  • Larry Harvey (1948-2018), American artist, philanthropist and activist from San Francisco, California, co-founder of the Burning Man event
  • William André Harvey (1941-2018), American sculptor from Hollywood, Florida, known for his works that were cast in bronze using the lost wax method
  • Harold Douglas Harvey (1930-2018), American Major League Baseball umpire, inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame and Museum in 2010
  • Alexander Harvey II (1923-2017), American jurist, Chief Judge of the United States District Court for the District of Maryland (1986-1991)
  • Trice J. Harvey (1936-2017), American politician, Member of the California House of Representatives (1986-1996)
  • Jane Harvey (1925-2013), American jazz singer
  • ... (Another 33 notables are available in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.)
Empress of Ireland
  • Miss Carrie Harvey (1895-1914), Canadian Third Class Passenger from Windsor, Ontario, Canada who was traveling aboard the Empress of Ireland and died in the sinking 18
Halifax Explosion
  • Mrs. Caroline  Harvey (1822-1917), Canadian resident from Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada who survived the Halifax Explosion (1917) but later died due to injuries 19
  • Master Newton  Harvey Jr. (1906-1917), Canadian resident from Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada who died in the Halifax Explosion (1917) 19
HMS Dorsetshire
  • George Henry Harvey (d. 1945), British Wireman aboard the HMS Dorsetshire when she was struck by air bombers and sunk; he died in the sinking 20
HMS Hood
  • Mr. Eric O Harvey (b. 1922), English Stoker 2nd Class serving for the Royal Navy from Stones Green, Essex, England, who sailed into battle and died in the HMS Hood sinking 21
  • Mr. Edward R Harvey (b. 1913), English Leading Cook (O) serving for the Royal Navy from Ottershaw, Chertsey, Surrey, England, who sailed into battle and died in the HMS Hood sinking 21
HMS Repulse
  • Mr. Richard Harvey, British Able Bodied Seaman, who sailed into battle on the HMS Repulse (1941) and survived the sinking 22
RMS Lusitania
  • Mr. William Harvey, American 3rd Class passenger from New York, New York, USA, who sailed aboard the RMS Lusitania (1915) and died in the sinking and was recovered 23
RMS Titanic
  • Mr. Herbert Gifford Harvey (d. 1912), aged 34, English Junior Assistant Second Engineer from Southampton, Hampshire who worked aboard the RMS Titanic and died in the sinking 24
Senghenydd colliery
  • Mr. William John Harvey (b. 1885), Welsh coal miner from Senghenydd, Caerphilly, Wales who was working at the Senghenydd colliery when there was an explosion on the 14th October 1913; he died
  • Mr. John Harvey (b. 1894), Welsh coal miner from Newport, Gwent, Wales who was working at the Senghenydd colliery when there was an explosion on the 14th October 1913; he died

Suggested Readings for the name Harvey +

  • Adam's Ancestors by Thomas Nathan Clark.
  • Genealogy of the Harvey Family of Garrett County, Maryland by Marshall G. Brown.
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  3. "The first 1,000 family names by rank, Quebec (in French only)" Institut de la statistique du Quebec, https://statistique.quebec.ca/en/document/family-names-in-quebec/tableau/the-first-1000-family-names-by-rank-quebec
  4. The order of Common Surnames in 1955 in Newfoundland retrieved on 20th October 2021 (retrieved from Family Names of the Island of Newfoundland by E.R. Seary corrected edition ISBN 0-7735-1782-0)
  5. "Most Common Last Names in Australia." Forebears, https://forebears.io/australia/surnames
  6. "Most Common Last Names in New Zealand." Forebears, https://forebears.io/new-zealand/surnames
  7. "UK surname ranking." UK Surname map, https://www.surnamemap.eu/unitedkingdom/surnames_ranking.php?p=10
  8. Filby, P. William, Meyer, Mary K., Passenger and immigration lists index : a guide to published arrival records of about 500,000 passengers who came to the United States and Canada in the seventeenth, eighteenth, and nineteenth centuries. 1982-1985 Cumulated Supplements in Four Volumes Detroit, Mich. : Gale Research Co., 1985, Print (ISBN 0-8103-1795-8)
  9. Cornwall Online Parish Clerks. (Retrieved 3rd May 2018). Retrieved from http://www.opc-cornwall.org/Resc/pdfs/emigration_ellis_island_1892_on.pdf
  10. Seary E.R., Family Names of the Island of Newfoundland, Montreal: McGill's-Queen's Universtity Press 1998 ISBN 0-7735-1782-0
  11. Rubincam, Milton. The Old United Empire Loyalists List. Genealogical Publishing Co., Inc, 1976. (Originally published as; United Empire Loyalists. The Centennial of the Settlement of Upper Canada. Rose Publishing Company, 1885.) ISBN 0-8063-0331-X
  12. Convict Records Voyages to Australia (Retrieved 12th March 2021). Retrieved from https://convictrecords.com.au/ships/coromandel
  13. Convict Records Voyages to Australia (Retrieved 10th February 2022). Retrieved from https://convictrecords.com.au/ships/eliza
  14. Convict Records Voyages to Australia (Retrieved 12th July 2021). Retrieved from https://convictrecords.com.au/ships/dorothy
  15. Convict Records of Australia. Retrieved 19th April 2021 from https://convictrecords.com.au/ships/countess-of-harcourt
  16. State Library of Queensland. (Retrieved 2016, October 27) Asia 1 voyage to Van Diemen's Land, Australia in 1824 with 9 passengers. Retrieved from http://www.convictrecords.com.au/ships/asia/1824
  17. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/British_West_Indies
  18. Commemoration Empress of Ireland 2014. (Retrieved 2014, June 16) . Retrieved from http://www.empress2014.ca/seclangen/listepsc1.html
  19. Halifax Explosion Book of Remembrance | Maritime Museum of the Atlantic. (Retrieved 2014, June 23) . Retrieved from https://maritimemuseum.novascotia.ca/what-see-do/halifax-explosion/halifax-explosion-book-remembrance
  20. Force Z Survivors HMS Dorsetshire Crew List, (Retrieved 2018, February 13th), https://www.forcez-survivors.org.uk/biographies/listdorsetshirecrew.html
  21. H.M.S. Hood Association-Battle Cruiser Hood: Crew Information - H.M.S. Hood Rolls of Honour, Men Lost in the Sinking of H.M.S. Hood, 24th May 1941. (Retrieved 2016, July 15) . Retrieved from http://www.hmshood.com/crew/memorial/roh_24may41.htm
  22. HMS Repulse Crew members. (Retrieved 2014, April 9) . Retrieved from http://www.forcez-survivors.org.uk/biographies/listrepulsecrew.html
  23. Lusitania Passenger List - The Lusitania Resource. (Retrieved 2014, March 6) . Retrieved from http://www.rmslusitania.info/lusitania-passenger-list/
  24. Titanic Passenger List - Titanic Facts. (Retrieved 2016, July 13) . Retrieved from http://www.titanicfacts.net/titanic-passenger-list.html
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