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Harries Family History

Harries Surname Meaning

English: variant of Harris North German and East Frisian: variant of Harjes.

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


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Where is the Harries family from?

You can see how Harries families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Harries family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Harries families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 1,473 Harries families living in Pembrokeshire. This was about 26% of all the recorded Harries's in United Kingdom. Pembrokeshire had the highest population of Harries families in 1891.
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What did your Harries ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Farmer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Harries. 12% of Harries men worked as a Farmer and 66% of Harries women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Harries were Colliery Hewer and Incapacitated.

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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

  • Farmer
    12%
  • General Labourer
    7%
  • Dairy Farmer
    5%
  • Colliery Hewer
    3%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    66%
  • Household Duties
    4%
  • Domestic Duties
    3%
  • Incapacitated
    2%

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Census Records

There are 75,000 census records available for the last name Harries. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Harries 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 10,000 immigration records available for the last name Harries. 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 Harries. For the veterans among your Harries ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Harries lifespan?

Between 1955 and 2004, in the United States, Harries life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1959, and highest in 1982. The average life expectancy for Harries in 1955 was 63, and 62 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Harries 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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