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Harragan Family History

Harragan Surname Meaning

from Ó hArragáin see Harrigan.

Source: The Concise Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain, 2021


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Where is the Harragan family from?

You can see how Harragan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Harragan family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Harragan families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 11 Harragan families living in Yorkshire. This was about 41% of all the recorded Harragan's in United Kingdom. Yorkshire had the highest population of Harragan families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Harragan surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Harragan ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Harragan. 82% of Harragan 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
    82%
  • Cashier
    19%

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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Harragan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Harragan 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 277 immigration records available for the last name Harragan. 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 210 military records available for the last name Harragan. For the veterans among your Harragan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Harragan lifespan?

Between 1971 and 2001, in the United States, Harragan life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2001, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Harragan in 1971 was 70, and 56 in 2001.

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