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Harrigill Family History

Harrigill 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: Harrill, Harrell, Harrigan, Harriger, Parrill, Cargill, Halliwill

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Where is the Harrigill family from?

You can see how Harrigill families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Harrigill family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1891 and 1920. The most Harrigill families were found in USA in 1920, and Canada in 1911. In 1891 there was 1 Harrigill family living in Lancashire. This was 100% of all the recorded Harrigill's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Harrigill families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Harrigill 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 Harrigill ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Harrigill. 34% of Harrigill men worked as a Farmer and 50% of Harrigill women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Harrigill were Proprietor and House Work.

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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

  • Farmer
    34%
  • Truck Driver
    34%
  • Proprietor
    34%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    50%
  • Clerk
    25%
  • House Work
    25%

What Harrigill family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 186 census records available for the last name Harrigill. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Harrigill 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 5 immigration records available for the last name Harrigill. 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 84 military records available for the last name Harrigill. For the veterans among your Harrigill ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Harrigill lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Harrigill life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1988, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Harrigill in 1963 was 70, and 77 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Harrigill 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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