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Harou Family History

Harou 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: Harju, Haro, Baron, Hare, Herod, Hard, Harold, Heron, Hart, Harp

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Where is the Harou family from?

You can see how Harou families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Harou family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Harou families living in Massachusetts. This was about 67% of all the recorded Harou's in USA. Massachusetts had the highest population of Harou families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Harou 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 9 census records available for the last name Harou. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Harou 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 16 immigration records available for the last name Harou. 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 3 military records available for the last name Harou. For the veterans among your Harou ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Harou lifespan?

Between 1972 and 1999, in the United States, Harou life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Harou in 1972 was 78, and 78 in 1999.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Harou 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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