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Harret Family History

Harret 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: Garret, Harre, Harrer, Barret, Harren, Harrel, Barre, Harvey, Hare

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Where is the Harret family from?

You can see how Harret families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Harret family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Harret families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1891 there were 8 Harret families living in Gloucestershire. This was about 24% of all the recorded Harret's in United Kingdom. Gloucestershire had the highest population of Harret families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Harret 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 Harret ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Maid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Harret. 50% of Harret men worked as a Laborer and 67% of Harret women worked as a Maid. Some less common occupations for Americans named Harret were Manager and Housekeeper.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    50%
  • Farmer
    30%
  • Manager
    20%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    67%
  • Housekeeper
    34%

What Harret family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Harret. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Harret 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 145 immigration records available for the last name Harret. 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 46 military records available for the last name Harret. For the veterans among your Harret ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Harret lifespan?

Between 1982 and 2002, in the United States, Harret life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1988, and highest in 1982. The average life expectancy for Harret in 1982 was 90, and 88 in 2002.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Harret

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Harret 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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