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Harrowing Family History

Harrowing Surname Meaning

see Harrowven.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Harrowing family from?

You can see how Harrowing families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Harrowing family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1891. The most Harrowing families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 51 Harrowing families living in Norfolk. This was about 61% of all the recorded Harrowing's in United Kingdom. Norfolk had the highest population of Harrowing families in 1891.
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What did your Harrowing ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Farm Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Harrowing. 38% of Harrowing men worked as a Farm Labourer and 79% of Harrowing women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Harrowing were Agricultural Labourer and Land Worker.

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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

  • Farm Labourer
    38%
  • Horseman On Farm
    32%
  • Cowman
    19%
  • Agricultural Labourer
    13%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    79%
  • Housewife
    10%
  • Private Means
    8%
  • Land Worker
    5%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Harrowing. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Harrowing 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 101 immigration records available for the last name Harrowing. 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 108 military records available for the last name Harrowing. For the veterans among your Harrowing ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Harrowing lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2002, in the United States, Harrowing life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1986, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Harrowing in 1963 was 80, and 92 in 2002.

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