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Harraman Family History

Harraman 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: Harriman, Harryman, Hardman, Harman, Hanrahan, Hardiman, Hartman

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Where is the Harraman family from?

You can see how Harraman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Harraman family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Harraman families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 3 Harraman families living in Devon. This was about 50% of all the recorded Harraman's in United Kingdom. Devon had the highest population of Harraman families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Harraman 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 Harraman ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Harraman. 43% of Harraman men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Harraman women worked as a Housekeeper.

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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

  • Farmer
    43%
  • Laborer
    29%
  • Placer Miner
    29%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    100%

What Harraman family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 911 census records available for the last name Harraman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Harraman 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 53 immigration records available for the last name Harraman. 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 104 military records available for the last name Harraman. For the veterans among your Harraman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Harraman lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2003, in the United States, Harraman life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1987, and highest in 1979. The average life expectancy for Harraman in 1962 was 75, and 72 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Harraman

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Harraman 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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