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Harrian Family History

Harrian 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: Harrigan, Harriman, Adrian, Hardman, Harris, Harman, Harrier

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Where is the Harrian family from?

You can see how Harrian families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Harrian family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Harrian families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there was 1 Harrian family living in Worcestershire. This was 100% of all the recorded Harrian's in United Kingdom. Worcestershire had the highest population of Harrian families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Harrian 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 Harrian ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Harrian. 100% of Harrian men worked as a Farmer.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    100%

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Census Records

There are 341 census records available for the last name Harrian. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Harrian 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 63 immigration records available for the last name Harrian. 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 19 military records available for the last name Harrian. For the veterans among your Harrian ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Harrian lifespan?

Between 1969 and 1999, in the United States, Harrian life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1990, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Harrian in 1969 was 77, and 97 in 1999.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Harrian 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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