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Harrahy Family History

Harrahy 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: Harrah, Harry, Harkavy, Harrity, Farrah, Harary, Darrah, Sharrah

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Where is the Harrahy family from?

You can see how Harrahy families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Harrahy family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Harrahy families were found in Scotland in 1841. In 1841 there were 6 Harrahy families living in Angus. This was 100% of all the recorded Harrahy's in Scotland. Angus had the highest population of Harrahy families in 1841.
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Census Records

There are 133 census records available for the last name Harrahy. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Harrahy 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 33 immigration records available for the last name Harrahy. 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 21 military records available for the last name Harrahy. For the veterans among your Harrahy ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Harrahy lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2000, in the United States, Harrahy life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Harrahy in 1965 was 73, and 96 in 2000.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Harrahy 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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