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Harrant Family History

Harrant 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: Tarrant, Arrant, Garrant, Farrant, Harland, Harman, Farrand, Herran

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Where is the Harrant family from?

You can see how Harrant families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Harrant family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Harrant families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 4 Harrant families living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Harrant's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Harrant families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Harrant surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Harrant ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Harrant. 100% of Harrant 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.

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Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%
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Census Records

There are 174 census records available for the last name Harrant. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Harrant 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 19 immigration records available for the last name Harrant. 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 101 military records available for the last name Harrant. For the veterans among your Harrant ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Harrant lifespan?

Between 1975 and 2001, in the United States, Harrant life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1993, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Harrant in 1975 was 61, and 75 in 2001.

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