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Harra Family History

Harra Name Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Barra, Marra, Harry, Hara, Parra, Carra, Harr, Harre, Sarra, Zarra

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Where is the Harra family from?

You can see how Harra families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Harra family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Harra families were found in USA in 1920. In 1840 there were 4 Harra families living in New Jersey. This was about 33% of all the recorded Harra's in USA. New Jersey had the highest population of Harra families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Harra surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Harra ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Harra. 23% of Harra men worked as a Laborer and 50% of Harra women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Harra were Machinist and Seamstress. .

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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 1940

  • Laborer
    23%
  • Farmer
    21%
  • Truck Driver
    11%
  • Machinist
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    50%
  • Seamstress
    50%
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Census Records

There are 6,000 census records available for the last name Harra. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Harra 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 827 immigration records available for the last name Harra. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the USA, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 631 military records available for the last name Harra. For the veterans among your Harra ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Harra lifespan?

Between 1951 and 2003, in the United States, Harra life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Harra in 1951 was 57, and 85 in 2003.

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