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Harros Family History

Harros 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: Harris, Harrow, Harrop, Harlos, Barros, Harrod, Harron, Carro, Barrow

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Where is the Harros family from?

You can see how Harros families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Harros family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Harros families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1920 there were 3 Harros families living in West Virginia. This was about 13% of all the recorded Harros's in USA. West Virginia had the highest population of Harros families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Harros surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Harros ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Clerk were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Harros. 75% of Harros men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Harros women worked as a Clerk. .

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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
    75%
  • Farmer
    25%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Clerk
    100%
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Census Records

There are 935 census records available for the last name Harros. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Harros 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 188 immigration records available for the last name Harros. 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 80 military records available for the last name Harros. For the veterans among your Harros ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Harros lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2003, in the United States, Harros life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1996, and highest in 1973. The average life expectancy for Harros in 1966 was 75, and 65 in 2003.

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