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Harif Family History

Harif 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: Hari, Hanif, Sharif, Harig, Arif, Hain, Hare, Marie, Hard, Marin

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Where is the Harif family from?

You can see how Harif families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Harif family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there was 1 Harif family living in Ohio. This was 100% of all the recorded Harif's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Harif families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Harif surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 47 census records available for the last name Harif. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Harif 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 20 immigration records available for the last name Harif. 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 16 military records available for the last name Harif. For the veterans among your Harif ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Harif lifespan?

Average Harif life expectancy in 1967 was 70 years. This was lower than the general public life expectancy which was 72.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Harif 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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