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Harrier Name Meaning

English: nickname or occupational name from Middle English and Old French erier hairer ‘small hunting dog harrier’ a breed of small foxhounds (similar to beagles) used in hunting hares of which the earliest surviving record is in the 15th century. The word may also have been used for a man who hunted hares. Scottish: apparently from Older Scots herrier heriar ‘one who harries ravages or lays waste a plunderer (such as a reiver)’ but this may be folk etymology. The name has not been found before the 19th century and is probably a re-interpretation of Harrower .

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


Similar surnames: Carrier, Harker, Perrier, Harrer, Harder, Harper, Currier, Farrier

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You can see how Harrier families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Harrier family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Harrier families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 37 Harrier families living in London. This was about 29% of all the recorded Harrier's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Harrier families in 1891.
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What did your Harrier ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Harrier. 84% of Harrier 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
    84%
  • Domestic Duties Unpaid
    8%
  • School Teacher
    8%
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There are 998 military records available for the last name Harrier. For the veterans among your Harrier ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Harrier lifespan?

Between 1949 and 2004, in the United States, Harrier life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1949, and highest in 1966. The average life expectancy for Harrier in 1949 was 47, and 84 in 2004.

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