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Harrans Family History

Harrans 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: Harris, Arras, Harland, Harman, Carras, Farrand, Herran, Farran

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Where is the Harrans family from?

You can see how Harrans families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Harrans family name was found in Scotland between 1871 and 1891. The most Harrans families were found in and Scotland in 1871. In 1871 there were 7 Harrans families living in Ayrshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Harrans's in Scotland. Ayrshire had the highest population of Harrans families in 1871.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Harrans 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 35 census records available for the last name Harrans. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Harrans 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 3 immigration records available for the last name Harrans. 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 Harrans. For the veterans among your Harrans ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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