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Harroun Family History

Harroun Surname Meaning

Altered form or an old variant of English or Irish Herron.

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


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Where is the Harroun family from?

You can see how Harroun families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Harroun family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Harroun families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there was 1 Harroun family living in London. This was about 50% of all the recorded Harroun's in United Kingdom. London and 1 other county had the highest population of Harroun families in 1891.
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What did your Harroun ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and New Worker were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Harroun. 23% of Harroun men worked as a Laborer and 19% of Harroun women worked as a New Worker. Some less common occupations for Americans named Harroun were Salesman 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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    23%
  • Farmer
    16%
  • Truck Driver
    9%
  • Salesman
    9%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • New Worker
    19%
  • Secretary
    19%
  • Stenographer
    19%
  • Housewife
    19%

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Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Harroun. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Harroun 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 197 immigration records available for the last name Harroun. 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 753 military records available for the last name Harroun. For the veterans among your Harroun ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Harroun lifespan?

Between 1950 and 2004, in the United States, Harroun life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1950, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Harroun in 1950 was 43, and 68 in 2004.

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