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Harraw Family History

Harraw 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: Harrow, Harral, Harrah, Barrow, Harris, Arras, Harman, Carrow, Barra

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Where is the Harraw family from?

You can see how Harraw families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Harraw family name was found in Scotland between 1841 and 1891. The most Harraw families were found in and Scotland in 1841. In 1841 there were 4 Harraw families living in Angus. This was about 80% of all the recorded Harraw's in Scotland. Angus had the highest population of Harraw families in 1841.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Harraw surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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  • 1851
  • 1881
  • 1891
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Census Records

There are 48 census records available for the last name Harraw. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Harraw 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 4 immigration records available for the last name Harraw. 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 7 military records available for the last name Harraw. For the veterans among your Harraw ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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