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Harrang Family History

Harrang 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: Harring, Harang, Herring, Harland, Harman, Harding, Harling, Harting

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Where is the Harrang family from?

You can see how Harrang families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Harrang family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Harrang families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there was 1 Harrang family living in Louisiana. This was 100% of all the recorded Harrang's in USA. Louisiana had the highest population of Harrang families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Harrang 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 626 census records available for the last name Harrang. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Harrang 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 85 immigration records available for the last name Harrang. 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 14 military records available for the last name Harrang. For the veterans among your Harrang ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Harrang lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2001, in the United States, Harrang life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1988, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Harrang in 1963 was 70, and 84 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Harrang 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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