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Harriott Family History

Harriott Surname Meaning

English (Sussex):: from the medieval personal names Henriot and Herriot pet forms of Henry and Herry (see Harry).

Habitational name from Herriard (Hampshire) from Old English here ‘army’ + geard ‘yard enclosure’.

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


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Where is the Harriott family from?

You can see how Harriott families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Harriott family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Harriott families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 80 Harriott families living in Sussex. This was about 27% of all the recorded Harriott's in United Kingdom. Sussex had the highest population of Harriott families in 1891.
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What did your Harriott 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 Harriott. 23% of Harriott men worked as a General Labourer and 81% of Harriott women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Harriott were Carpenter and Household 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
    23%
  • Textile Worker
    12%
  • Gas Stoker
    12%
  • Carpenter
    12%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    81%
  • Housewife
    6%
  • Unpaid Domestic
    6%
  • Household Duties
    3%

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Census Records

There are 13,000 census records available for the last name Harriott. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Harriott 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 Harriott. 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 915 military records available for the last name Harriott. For the veterans among your Harriott ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Harriott lifespan?

Between 1944 and 2004, in the United States, Harriott life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1955, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Harriott in 1944 was 36, and 67 in 2004.

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