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Harrus Family History

Harrus 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, Harcus, Barrus, Harrup, Hargus, Arras, Darius, Harry, Harcum

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Where is the Harrus family from?

You can see how Harrus families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Harrus family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Harrus families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 12 Harrus families living in Iowa. This was about 30% of all the recorded Harrus's in USA. Iowa had the highest population of Harrus families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Harrus 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 298 census records available for the last name Harrus. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Harrus 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 28 immigration records available for the last name Harrus. 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 20 military records available for the last name Harrus. For the veterans among your Harrus ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Harrus lifespan?

Average Harrus life expectancy in 1964 was 48 years. This was lower than the general public life expectancy which was 71.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Harrus 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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