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Harraka Family History

Harraka 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: Harada, Carrara, Barraza, Harral, Herrada, Harrah, Barak, Harris

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Where is the Harraka family from?

You can see how Harraka families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Harraka family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Harraka family living in Massachusetts. This was about 50% of all the recorded Harraka's in USA. Massachusetts and 1 other state had the highest population of Harraka families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Harraka 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 Harraka ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Silk Weaver was the top reported job for people in the USA named Harraka. 100% of Harraka men worked as a Silk Weaver.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Silk Weaver
    100%

What Harraka family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 50 census records available for the last name Harraka. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Harraka 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 27 immigration records available for the last name Harraka. 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 62 military records available for the last name Harraka. For the veterans among your Harraka ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Harraka lifespan?

Between 1949 and 2004, in the United States, Harraka life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Harraka in 1949 was 61, and 86 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Harraka 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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