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Harrish Family History

Harrish 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: Harris, Parrish, Barrish, Farrish, Harnish, Harriss, Garrish, Harrier

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Where is the Harrish family from?

You can see how Harrish families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Harrish family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Harrish families were found in USA in 1880. In 1851 there were 10 Harrish families living in Stirlingshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Harrish's in Scotland. Stirlingshire had the highest population of Harrish families in 1851.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Harrish 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 Harrish ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Maid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Harrish. 37% of Harrish men worked as a Laborer and 22% of Harrish women worked as a Maid. Some less common occupations for Americans named Harrish were Truck Driver and Factory Worker.

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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
    37%
  • Farmer
    23%
  • Carpenter
    14%
  • Truck Driver
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    22%
  • Housewife
    22%
  • Teacher
    15%
  • Factory Worker
    15%

What Harrish family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 929 census records available for the last name Harrish. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Harrish 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 84 immigration records available for the last name Harrish. 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 86 military records available for the last name Harrish. For the veterans among your Harrish ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Harrish lifespan?

Between 1973 and 2004, in the United States, Harrish life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Harrish in 1973 was 34, and 94 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Harrish

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Harrish 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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