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Harrau Family History

Harrau 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: Harral, Harrah, Harris, Arras, Harman, Barra, Marra, Harry, Carras

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Where is the Harrau family from?

You can see how Harrau families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Harrau family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Harrau family living in California. This was about 50% of all the recorded Harrau's in USA. California and 1 other state had the highest population of Harrau families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Harrau 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 51 census records available for the last name Harrau. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Harrau 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 6 immigration records available for the last name Harrau. 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 10 military records available for the last name Harrau. For the veterans among your Harrau ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Harrau lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2002, in the United States, Harrau life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Harrau in 1962 was 78, and 80 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Harrau 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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