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Harrad Family History

Harrad Surname Meaning

see Harold.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Harrad family from?

You can see how Harrad families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Harrad family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Harrad families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 27 Harrad families living in Warwickshire. This was about 17% of all the recorded Harrad's in United Kingdom. Warwickshire had the highest population of Harrad families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Harrad 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 Harrad ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Horseman On Farm and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Harrad. 100% of Harrad men worked as a Horseman On Farm and 89% of Harrad 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 Male Occupations In 1939

  • Horseman On Farm
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    89%
  • Housekeeper
    4%
  • Household Duties
    4%
  • Unpaid Domestic
    4%

What Harrad family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Harrad. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Harrad 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 188 immigration records available for the last name Harrad. 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 195 military records available for the last name Harrad. For the veterans among your Harrad ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Harrad lifespan?

Between 1969 and 2004, in the United States, Harrad life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2004, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Harrad in 1969 was 90, and 63 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Harrad

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Harrad 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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