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Hariot Family History

Hariot 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: Heriot, Hart, Harlow, Hari, Hariri, Harton, Harrow, Hardt, Haro

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Where is the Hariot family from?

You can see how Hariot families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hariot family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Hariot families were found in USA in 1920. In 1851 there were 3 Hariot families living in Renfrewshire. This was about 50% of all the recorded Hariot's in Scotland. Renfrewshire had the highest population of Hariot families in 1851.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hariot 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 235 census records available for the last name Hariot. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hariot 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 34 immigration records available for the last name Hariot. 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 12 military records available for the last name Hariot. For the veterans among your Hariot ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hariot lifespan?

Average Hariot life expectancy in 1999 was 82 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 75.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hariot 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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