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Harhay Family History

Harhay 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, Harman, Harley, Harty, Hardy, Harry, Garay, Farhat, Barham

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Where is the Harhay family from?

You can see how Harhay families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Harhay family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Harhay families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 9 Harhay families living in Lancashire. This was about 39% of all the recorded Harhay's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Harhay families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Harhay 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 Harhay ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Laborer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Harhay. 56% of Harhay men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Harhay women worked as a 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

  • Laborer
    56%
  • Assembler
    23%
  • Truck Driver
    23%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    100%

What Harhay family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 505 census records available for the last name Harhay. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Harhay 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 113 immigration records available for the last name Harhay. 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 153 military records available for the last name Harhay. For the veterans among your Harhay ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Harhay lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Harhay life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1991, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Harhay in 1963 was 68, and 87 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Harhay

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Harhay 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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