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Harratt Family History

Harratt Surname Meaning

see Herriott (1).

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Harratt family from?

You can see how Harratt families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Harratt family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Harratt families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 24 Harratt families living in Leicestershire. This was about 28% of all the recorded Harratt's in United Kingdom. Leicestershire and 1 other county had the highest population of Harratt families in 1891.
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What did your Harratt ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, General Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Harratt. 19% of Harratt men worked as a General Labourer and 85% of Harratt women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Harratt were Permanent Way Labourer and Home 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 Male Occupations In 1939

  • General Labourer
    19%
  • Coal Hewer
    19%
  • Wheelwright joiner
    13%
  • Permanent Way Labourer
    13%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    85%
  • Unpaid Household Duties
    4%
  • Potters Decorator
    4%
  • Home Duties
    4%

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Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Harratt. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Harratt 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 167 immigration records available for the last name Harratt. 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 175 military records available for the last name Harratt. For the veterans among your Harratt ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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