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Harras Family History

Harras 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: Harris, Arras, Carras, Darras, Barras, Karras, Parras, Harral, Harrah

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Where is the Harras family from?

You can see how Harras families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Harras family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Harras families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 16 Harras families living in Yorkshire. This was about 39% of all the recorded Harras's in United Kingdom. Yorkshire had the highest population of Harras families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Harras 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 Harras ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Harras. 100% of Harras 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
    100%

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Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Harras. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Harras 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 463 immigration records available for the last name Harras. 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 579 military records available for the last name Harras. For the veterans among your Harras ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Harras lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2001, in the United States, Harras life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1982, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Harras in 1963 was 80, and 97 in 2001.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Harras

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Harras 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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