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Balharrie Family History

Balharrie Surname 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: Barrie, Alarie, Harrie, Barre, Harris, Bachar, Bahri, Harrier

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Where is the Balharrie family from?

You can see how Balharrie families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Balharrie family name was found in Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1911. The most Balharrie families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1841 there was 1 Balharrie family living in Angus. This was 100% of all the recorded Balharrie's in Scotland. Angus had the highest population of Balharrie families in 1841.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Balharrie surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 767 census records available for the last name Balharrie. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Balharrie 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 153 immigration records available for the last name Balharrie. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 39 military records available for the last name Balharrie. For the veterans among your Balharrie ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Balharrie lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2003, in the United States, Balharrie life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Balharrie in 1963 was 83, and 92 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Balharrie ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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