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Harari Name Meaning

Jewish (from Syria and Lebanon): nickname from Hebrew harari ‘mountain dweller’. Jewish (Israeli): Hebraicized form of various original Ashkenazic surnames composed of the German word Berg ‘mountain hill’ (compare 1 above). Jewish (from North Africa) and Muslim: occupational name from Arabic ḥarrār ‘silk weaver lace maker’ with the Arabic gentilic suffix .

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


Similar surnames: Hariri, Macari, Harary, Araki, Haar, Harris, Sardi, Hirai, Caridi

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Where is the Harari family from?

You can see how Harari families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Harari family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1891 and 1920. The most Harari families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 8 Harari families living in West Lothian. This was 100% of all the recorded Harari's in Scotland. West Lothian had the highest population of Harari families in 1891.
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What did your Harari ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Harari. 100% of Harari women worked as an Unpaid 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 Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%
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Census Records

There are 476 census records available for the last name Harari. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Harari 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Harari. 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 69 military records available for the last name Harari. For the veterans among your Harari ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Harari lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2004, in the United States, Harari life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1967, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Harari in 1967 was 50, and 70 in 2004.

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