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Haran Family History

Haran Surname Meaning

Irish: variant of Haren.

Irish: in central Ireland a shortened form via Ó hArracháin of Hanrahan.

French: variant of Harang.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Haran family from?

You can see how Haran families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Haran family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Haran families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 62 Haran families living in Lancashire. This was about 42% of all the recorded Haran's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Haran families in 1891.
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What did your Haran ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, General Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Haran. 60% of Haran men worked as a General Labourer and 72% of Haran women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Haran were Agricultural Labourer and Housewife.

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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

  • General Labourer
    60%
  • General Farm Work
    20%
  • Agricultural Labourer
    20%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    72%
  • Domestic Servant
    10%
  • Housekeeper
    5%
  • Housewife
    5%

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Census Records

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Passenger Lists

There are 3,000 immigration records available for the last name Haran. 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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There are 1,000 military records available for the last name Haran. For the veterans among your Haran ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Haran lifespan?

Between 1950 and 2004, in the United States, Haran life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1950, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Haran in 1950 was 31, and 89 in 2004.

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