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Harahan Family History

Harahan 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: Hanrahan, Hanahan, Hardman, Narayan, Harman, Hartman, Trahan

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Where is the Harahan family from?

You can see how Harahan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Harahan family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Harahan families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 7 Harahan families living in Warwickshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Harahan's in United Kingdom. Warwickshire had the highest population of Harahan families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Harahan surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Harahan ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Harahan. 50% of Harahan men worked as a Laborer.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    50%
  • Fireman
    50%

What Harahan family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 703 census records available for the last name Harahan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Harahan 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 327 immigration records available for the last name Harahan. 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 110 military records available for the last name Harahan. For the veterans among your Harahan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Harahan lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2002, in the United States, Harahan life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1993, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Harahan in 1964 was 83, and 51 in 2002.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Harahan

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Harahan 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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