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Harrap Family History

Harrap Surname Meaning

see Harrop.

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


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Where is the Harrap family from?

You can see how Harrap families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Harrap family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Harrap families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 47 Harrap families living in Yorkshire. This was about 47% of all the recorded Harrap's in United Kingdom. Yorkshire had the highest population of Harrap families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Harrap 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 Harrap ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Colliery Hewer Heavy Wo and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Harrap. 100% of Harrap men worked as a Colliery Hewer Heavy Wo and 88% of Harrap 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

  • Colliery Hewer Heavy Wo
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    88%
  • Private Means
    6%
  • Unpaid Domestic Duti
    4%
  • No Occupation
    4%

What Harrap family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 8,000 census records available for the last name Harrap. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Harrap 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 730 immigration records available for the last name Harrap. 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 206 military records available for the last name Harrap. For the veterans among your Harrap ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Harrap lifespan?

Between 1983 and 1990, in the United States, Harrap life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1990, and highest in 1983. The average life expectancy for Harrap in 1983 was 83, and 46 in 1990.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Harrap

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Harrap 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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