After nearly twenty-five years, I learned that the singer I always “thought” was Eric Harmon was actually Eric Carmen. Is it possible that a census taker or record clerk “heard” your ancestor’s last name incorrectly? A “silent” “h” is the cause here, but there are other letter combinations that can cause names to be heard incorrectly as well.
Have you determined if there are materials that a local library or genealogical/historical society has that may be helpful to your search? Frequently individuals in charge of these collections are uniquely positioned to be aware of research nuances in the area and their facilities may have specialized materials not available elsewhere. A Google search for “yourcounty yourstate historical/genealogical society” may get you on the path to more information.
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