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Harring Family History

Harring Surname Meaning

North German: metonymic occupational name for a fisher or seller of herrings (see Haring). German: variant of Harig.

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


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Where is the Harring family from?

You can see how Harring families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Harring family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Harring families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 36 Harring families living in London. This was about 19% of all the recorded Harring's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Harring families in 1891.
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What did your Harring ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Harring. 87% of Harring 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 Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    87%
  • Incapacitated
    8%
  • Household Duties
    6%

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Census Records

There are 14,000 census records available for the last name Harring. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Harring 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 Harring. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Harring. For the veterans among your Harring ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Harring lifespan?

Between 1960 and 2004, in the United States, Harring life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1960, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Harring in 1960 was 42, and 60 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Harring

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Harring 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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