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Harron Name Meaning

Irish: variant of Herron .

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


Similar surnames: Herron, Harmon, Havron, Marron, Haren, Carron, Harren, Hanson, Farron

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Where is the Harron family from?

You can see how Harron families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Harron family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Harron families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 54 Harron families living in Ontario. This was about 43% of all the recorded Harron's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Harron families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Harron surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Harron ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer and Nurse were the top reported jobs for men and women in the Canada named Harron. 52% of Harron men worked as a Farmer and 67% of Harron women worked as a Nurse. Some less common occupations for Americans named Harron were Labourer and Stenographer. .

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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
    52%
  • Student
    10%
  • Laborer
    10%
  • Labourer
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1921

  • Nurse
    67%
  • Stenographer
    34%
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Census Records

There are 13,000 census records available for the last name Harron. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Harron 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 2,000 immigration records available for the last name Harron. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Harron. For the veterans among your Harron ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Harron lifespan?

Between 1947 and 2004, in the United States, Harron life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1947, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Harron in 1947 was 30, and 71 in 2004.

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