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Harrer Family History

Harrer Surname Meaning

Austrian German: occupational name for a flax grower or seller from Middle High German har ‘flax’ + the agent suffix -er.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Harrer family from?

You can see how Harrer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Harrer family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Harrer families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 23 Harrer families living in London. This was about 30% of all the recorded Harrer's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Harrer families in 1891.
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What did your Harrer 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 Harrer. 100% of Harrer men worked as a General Labourer and 81% of Harrer 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 Male Occupations In 1939

  • General Labourer
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    81%
  • Housewife
    10%
  • Boot Machinist
    10%

What Harrer family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 7,000 census records available for the last name Harrer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Harrer 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Harrer. 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 4,000 military records available for the last name Harrer. For the veterans among your Harrer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Harrer lifespan?

Between 1946 and 2004, in the United States, Harrer life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1957, and highest in 1964. The average life expectancy for Harrer in 1946 was 49, and 79 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Harrer 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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