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Harad Family History

Harad 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: Hard, Hara, Barad, Haran, Hadad, Harada, Hamad, Hata, Bard, Hare

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Where is the Harad family from?

You can see how Harad families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Harad family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Harad families were found in USA in 1920. In 1851 there was 1 Harad family living in Stirlingshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Harad's in Scotland. Stirlingshire had the highest population of Harad families in 1851.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Harad 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 Harad ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman and Maid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Harad. 50% of Harad men worked as a Salesman and 43% of Harad women worked as a Maid. Some less common occupations for Americans named Harad were Helper and Housekeeper.

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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

  • Salesman
    50%
  • Laborer
    22%
  • Clerk
    15%
  • Helper
    15%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    43%
  • Clerk
    29%
  • Housekeeper
    29%

What Harad family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 391 census records available for the last name Harad. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Harad 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 62 immigration records available for the last name Harad. 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 58 military records available for the last name Harad. For the veterans among your Harad ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Harad lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Harad life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1965, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Harad in 1964 was 76, and 86 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Harad

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Harad 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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