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Harey Family History

Harey 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: Harvey, Hare, Carey, Haren, Harley, Haney, Harty, Hardy, Rarey, Harry

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Where is the Harey family from?

You can see how Harey families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Harey family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Harey families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there was 1 Harey family living in Lancashire. This was about 33% of all the recorded Harey's in United Kingdom. Lancashire and 2 other counties had the highest population of Harey families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Harey 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 Harey ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Harey. 100% of Harey women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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 Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

What Harey family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Harey. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Harey 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 438 immigration records available for the last name Harey. 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 207 military records available for the last name Harey. For the veterans among your Harey ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Harey lifespan?

Between 1970 and 1998, in the United States, Harey life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1970, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Harey in 1970 was 60, and 79 in 1998.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Harey

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Harey 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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