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Harrahan Family History

Harrahan 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: Hanrahan, Garrahan, Barragan, Hallahan, Hanahan, Harrigan, Handrahan

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Where is the Harrahan family from?

You can see how Harrahan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Harrahan family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Harrahan families were found in and USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 7 Harrahan families living in Massachusetts. This was about 78% of all the recorded Harrahan's in USA. Massachusetts had the highest population of Harrahan families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Harrahan 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 276 census records available for the last name Harrahan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Harrahan 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 100 immigration records available for the last name Harrahan. 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 27 military records available for the last name Harrahan. For the veterans among your Harrahan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Harrahan lifespan?

Average Harrahan life expectancy in 1972 was 73 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 70.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Harrahan 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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