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Harran Family History

Harran Surname Meaning

from Ó hAráin or Ó hEaráin; see Haran.

Source: The Concise Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain, 2021


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Where is the Harran family from?

You can see how Harran families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Harran family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Harran families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 31 Harran families living in London. This was about 30% of all the recorded Harran's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Harran families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Harran 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 Harran ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Harran. 86% of Harran women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    86%
  • General Domestic Work
    15%

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Census Records

There are 4,000 census records available for the last name Harran. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Harran 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 881 immigration records available for the last name Harran. 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 505 military records available for the last name Harran. For the veterans among your Harran ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Harran lifespan?

Between 1945 and 2004, in the United States, Harran life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1945, and highest in 1976. The average life expectancy for Harran in 1945 was 37, and 80 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Harran

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Harran 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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