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Harrit Family History

Harrit 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, Harrity, Harrie, Garret, Hart, Harrier, Hari, Hariri, Harry

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Where is the Harrit family from?

You can see how Harrit families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Harrit family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Harrit families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1891 there were 4 Harrit families living in Lancashire. This was about 50% of all the recorded Harrit's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Harrit families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Harrit 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 Harrit ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Harrit. 100% of Harrit 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
    100%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Harrit. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Harrit 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 92 immigration records available for the last name Harrit. 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 43 military records available for the last name Harrit. For the veterans among your Harrit ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Harrit lifespan?

Between 1974 and 1998, in the United States, Harrit life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1989, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Harrit in 1974 was 89, and 94 in 1998.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Harrit

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Harrit 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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