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Harraden Family History

Harraden Surname Meaning

see Harradine.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Harraden family from?

You can see how Harraden families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Harraden family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Harraden families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 16 Harraden families living in London. This was about 67% of all the recorded Harraden's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Harraden families in 1891.
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What did your Harraden ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Harraden. 80% of Harraden women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    80%
  • Private Means
    20%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Harraden. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Harraden 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 137 immigration records available for the last name Harraden. 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 148 military records available for the last name Harraden. For the veterans among your Harraden ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Harraden lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2003, in the United States, Harraden life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1984, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Harraden in 1963 was 78, and 89 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Harraden 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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