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Harrion Family History

Harrion 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: Carrion, Harron, Harrison, Harris, Harston, Harrier, Marron, Harton

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Where is the Harrion family from?

You can see how Harrion families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Harrion family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1861 and 1920. The most Harrion families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1880 there was 1 Harrion family living in Tennessee. This was 100% of all the recorded Harrion's in USA. Tennessee had the highest population of Harrion families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Harrion surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Harrion ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Maid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Harrion. 31% of Harrion men worked as a Farmer and 34% of Harrion women worked as a Maid. Some less common occupations for Americans named Harrion were Master and Domestic. .

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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
    31%
  • Laborer
    24%
  • Clerk
    16%
  • Master
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    34%
  • Saleslady
    23%
  • Private Secretary
    23%
  • Domestic
    23%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Harrion. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Harrion 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 176 immigration records available for the last name Harrion. 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 43 military records available for the last name Harrion. For the veterans among your Harrion ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Harrion lifespan?

Between 1956 and 2003, in the United States, Harrion life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1956, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Harrion in 1956 was 38, and 64 in 2003.

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