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Harred Family History

Harred 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: Harre, Harrer, Harrod, Harried, Harren, Harned, Harreld, Jarred

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Where is the Harred family from?

You can see how Harred families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Harred family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Harred families were found in USA in 1920. In 1840 there were 2 Harred families living in Maryland. This was about 33% of all the recorded Harred's in USA. Maryland and 1 other state had the highest population of Harred families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Harred surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Harred ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Harred. 62% of Harred 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.

Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    62%
  • Laborer
    7%
  • Janitor
    7%
  • Engineer
    7%
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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Harred. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Harred 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 108 immigration records available for the last name Harred. 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 207 military records available for the last name Harred. For the veterans among your Harred ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Harred lifespan?

Between 1957 and 2003, in the United States, Harred life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1957, and highest in 1972. The average life expectancy for Harred in 1957 was 49, and 90 in 2003.

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