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Harak Family History

Harak 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: Barak, Hark, Hara, Haran, Marak, Hanak, Horak, Haak, Mark, Hata

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Where is the Harak family from?

You can see how Harak families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Harak family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Harak families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1861 there were 5 Harak families living in Renfrewshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Harak's in Scotland. Renfrewshire had the highest population of Harak families in 1861.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Harak 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 Harak ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Farm Laborer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Harak. 25% of Harak men worked as a Farmer and 17% of Harak women worked as a Farm Laborer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Harak were Supervisor and Laborer.

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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
    25%
  • Laborer
    25%
  • Farm Laborer
    18%
  • Supervisor
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Farm Laborer
    17%
  • Dancer
    17%
  • Maid
    12%
  • Laborer
    12%

What Harak family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 937 census records available for the last name Harak. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Harak 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 256 immigration records available for the last name Harak. 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 96 military records available for the last name Harak. For the veterans among your Harak ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Harak lifespan?

Between 1969 and 2004, in the United States, Harak life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Harak in 1969 was 66, and 70 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Harak

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Harak 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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