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Harun Family History

Harun Surname Meaning

Muslim (mainly Bangladesh): from the personal name Hārūn, the Arabic form of the Biblical Aaron and mentioned thus in the Koran Sura 19:5.

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


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Where is the Harun family from?

You can see how Harun families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Harun family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Harun families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 2 Harun families living in Angus. This was 100% of all the recorded Harun's in Scotland. Angus had the highest population of Harun families in 1891.
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What did your Harun ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Harun. 72% of Harun men worked as a Farmer.

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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

  • Farmer
    72%
  • Farm Laborer
    29%

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Census Records

There are 194 census records available for the last name Harun. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Harun 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 69 immigration records available for the last name Harun. 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 54 military records available for the last name Harun. For the veterans among your Harun ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Harun lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2000, in the United States, Harun life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 1983. The average life expectancy for Harun in 1967 was 67, and 81 in 2000.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Harun 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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