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Harracks Family History

Harracks 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: Horrocks, Harnack, Barrack, Parrack, Herrick, Harris, Arras, Haack

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Where is the Harracks family from?

You can see how Harracks families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Harracks family name was found in the UK, and Canada between 1891 and 1911. The most Harracks families were found in United Kingdom in 1891, and Canada in 1911. In 1891 there was 1 Harracks family living in Lancashire. This was 100% of all the recorded Harracks's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Harracks families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Harracks 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 73 census records available for the last name Harracks. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Harracks 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 10 immigration records available for the last name Harracks. 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 10 military records available for the last name Harracks. For the veterans among your Harracks ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Harracks lifespan?

Average Harracks life expectancy in 1993 was 73 years. This was lower than the general public life expectancy which was 73.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Harracks 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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