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Harragin Family History

Harragin 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: Barragan, Harrigan, Sarrazin, Jarnagin, Harris, Harman, Karabin

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Where is the Harragin family from?

You can see how Harragin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Harragin family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1891. The most Harragin families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there was 1 Harragin family living in Surrey. This was 100% of all the recorded Harragin's in United Kingdom. Surrey had the highest population of Harragin families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Harragin 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 779 census records available for the last name Harragin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Harragin 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 301 immigration records available for the last name Harragin. 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 Harragin. For the veterans among your Harragin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Harragin lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2003, in the United States, Harragin life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1996, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Harragin in 1965 was 80, and 72 in 2003.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Harragin 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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