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Harradon Family History

Harradon 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: Hargadon, Harron, Harrison, Harralson, Harden, Harman, Cardon

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Where is the Harradon family from?

You can see how Harradon families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Harradon family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Harradon families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 17 Harradon families living in Devon. This was about 59% of all the recorded Harradon's in United Kingdom. Devon had the highest population of Harradon families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Harradon 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 Harradon ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Head Bookkeeper was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Harradon. 34% of Harradon women worked as a Head Bookkeeper.

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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

  • Head Bookkeeper
    34%
  • Retired
    34%
  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    34%

What Harradon family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 672 census records available for the last name Harradon. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Harradon 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 48 immigration records available for the last name Harradon. 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 94 military records available for the last name Harradon. For the veterans among your Harradon ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Harradon lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Harradon life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1993, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Harradon in 1963 was 70, and 82 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Harradon 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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