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Harries Name Meaning

English: variant of Harris North German and East Frisian: variant of Harjes .

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


Similar surnames: Harring, Harriss, Harre, Harris, Garriss, Hartjes, Marris, Hargis

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Where is the Harries family from?

You can see how Harries families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Harries family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Harries families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1911 there were 81 Harries families living in Ontario. This was about 61% of all the recorded Harries's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Harries families in 1911.
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What did your Harries ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Harries. 69% of Harries 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 1921

  • Farmer
    69%
  • Laborer
    14%
  • Salesman
    10%
  • Farmers Son
    10%
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Census Records

There are 75,000 census records available for the last name Harries. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Harries 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 10,000 immigration records available for the last name Harries. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 4,000 military records available for the last name Harries. For the veterans among your Harries ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Harries lifespan?

Between 1955 and 2004, in the United States, Harries life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1959, and highest in 1982. The average life expectancy for Harries in 1955 was 63, and 62 in 2004.

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