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Harrar Family History

Harrar 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: Farrar, Sharrar, Harrer, Harral, Harrah, Haar, Harris, Arras, Harper

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Where is the Harrar family from?

You can see how Harrar families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Harrar family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Harrar families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 9 Harrar families living in Yorkshire. This was about 32% of all the recorded Harrar's in United Kingdom. Yorkshire had the highest population of Harrar families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Harrar 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 Harrar ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Harrar. 37% of Harrar men worked as a Laborer and 43% of Harrar women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Harrar were Clerk and Teacher.

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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

  • Laborer
    37%
  • Manager
    22%
  • Farmer
    11%
  • Clerk
    11%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    43%
  • Housekeeper
    29%
  • Teacher
    29%

What Harrar family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Harrar. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Harrar 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 241 immigration records available for the last name Harrar. 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 259 military records available for the last name Harrar. For the veterans among your Harrar ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Harrar lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Harrar life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Harrar in 1962 was 69, and 101 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Harrar

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Harrar 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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