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Harin Family History

Harin 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: Hain, Marin, Haren, Tarin, Hari, Garin, Harkin, Haring, Darin, Farin

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Where is the Harin family from?

You can see how Harin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Harin family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Harin families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1891 there was 1 Harin family living in Devon. This was about 33% of all the recorded Harin's in United Kingdom. Devon and 2 other counties had the highest population of Harin families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Harin 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 Harin ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Laborer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Harin. 34% of Harin men worked as a Farmer and 25% of Harin women worked as a Laborer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Harin were Farming and Saleslady.

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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
    34%
  • Laborer
    28%
  • Salesman
    8%
  • Farming
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    25%
  • Maid
    19%
  • Housewife
    19%
  • Saleslady
    13%

What Harin family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Harin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Harin 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 535 immigration records available for the last name Harin. 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 166 military records available for the last name Harin. For the veterans among your Harin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Harin lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2003, in the United States, Harin life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2003, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Harin in 1963 was 80, and 46 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Harin 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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