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Harrod Family History

Harrod Surname Meaning

English: variant of Harold. Compare Herod.

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


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Where is the Harrod family from?

You can see how Harrod families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Harrod family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Harrod families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 262 Harrod families living in Norfolk. This was about 21% of all the recorded Harrod's in United Kingdom. Norfolk had the highest population of Harrod families in 1891.
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What did your Harrod 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 Harrod. 11% of Harrod men worked as a General Labourer and 73% of Harrod women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Harrod were Old Age Pensioner and Housewife.

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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
    11%
  • Builders Labourer
    9%
  • Bricklayer
    6%
  • Old Age Pensioner
    5%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    73%
  • Unpaid Domestic
    3%
  • Domestic Servant
    3%
  • Housewife
    2%

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Census Records

There are 38,000 census records available for the last name Harrod. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Harrod 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 2,000 immigration records available for the last name Harrod. 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 5,000 military records available for the last name Harrod. For the veterans among your Harrod ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Harrod lifespan?

Between 1942 and 2004, in the United States, Harrod life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1954, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Harrod in 1942 was 38, and 74 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Harrod 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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