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Harang Family History

Harang Surname Meaning

French: metonymic occupational name for a seller of herrings or for a fisher from hareng ‘herring’.

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


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Where is the Harang family from?

You can see how Harang families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Harang family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Harang families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 6 Harang families living in Berkshire. This was about 60% of all the recorded Harang's in United Kingdom. Berkshire had the highest population of Harang families in 1891.
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What did your Harang ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Harang. 50% of Harang 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
    50%
  • Laborer
    22%
  • Farm Operator
    15%
  • Bookkeeper
    15%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Harang. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Harang 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 332 immigration records available for the last name Harang. 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 263 military records available for the last name Harang. For the veterans among your Harang ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Harang lifespan?

Between 1953 and 2004, in the United States, Harang life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1953, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Harang in 1953 was 24, and 81 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Harang 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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