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Harrity Family History

Harrity Surname Meaning

Irish: shortened Anglicized form of Gaelic Ó hOireachtaigh ‘descendant of Oireachtach’ a personal name meaning ‘member of the assembly’ or ‘frequenting assemblies’.

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


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Where is the Harrity family from?

You can see how Harrity families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Harrity family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Harrity families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 14 Harrity families living in London. This was about 26% of all the recorded Harrity's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Harrity families in 1891.
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What did your Harrity ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Harrity. 100% of Harrity 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 4,000 census records available for the last name Harrity. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Harrity 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 698 immigration records available for the last name Harrity. 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 799 military records available for the last name Harrity. For the veterans among your Harrity ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Harrity lifespan?

Between 1942 and 2004, in the United States, Harrity life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2004, and highest in 1964. The average life expectancy for Harrity in 1942 was 43, and 37 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Harrity 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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