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Harrow Family History

Harrow Surname Meaning

English: habitational name from Harrow (Middlesex) which was named in Old English with hearg ‘(pagan) temple’.

Scottish: habitational name from Harrow near Mey (Caithnessshire).

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


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Where is the Harrow family from?

You can see how Harrow families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Harrow family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Harrow families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 199 Harrow families living in London. This was about 39% of all the recorded Harrow's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Harrow families in 1891.
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What did your Harrow ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Builders Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Harrow. 17% of Harrow men worked as a Builders Labourer and 80% of Harrow women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Harrow were Farmer and 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 Male Occupations In 1939

  • Builders Labourer
    17%
  • Carpenter joiner
    17%
  • Wood Machinist
    12%
  • Farmer
    12%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    80%
  • Unpaid Domestic
    6%
  • Housewife
    3%
  • Domestic Duties
    3%

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Census Records

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Passenger Lists

There are 3,000 immigration records available for the last name Harrow. 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 2,000 military records available for the last name Harrow. For the veterans among your Harrow ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Harrow lifespan?

Between 1946 and 2004, in the United States, Harrow life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1946, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Harrow in 1946 was 22, and 68 in 2004.

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