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Harraghy Family History

Harraghy 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: Darragh, Harrah, Harry, Harnage, Harbach, Garraway, Barragan

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Where is the Harraghy family from?

You can see how Harraghy families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Harraghy family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1861 and 1920. The most Harraghy families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 7 Harraghy families living in Lancashire. This was about 64% of all the recorded Harraghy's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Harraghy families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Harraghy 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 Harraghy ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Harraghy. 100% of Harraghy 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
    100%

What Harraghy family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 293 census records available for the last name Harraghy. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Harraghy 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 99 immigration records available for the last name Harraghy. 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 43 military records available for the last name Harraghy. For the veterans among your Harraghy ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Harraghy lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2004, in the United States, Harraghy life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2004, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Harraghy in 1968 was 85, and 57 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Harraghy

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Harraghy 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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