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Harran Family History

Harran Name Meaning

from Ó hAráin or Ó hEaráin; see Haran .

Source: The Concise Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain, 2021


Similar surnames: Harman, Herran, Farran, Haran, Parran, Harron, Havran, Hargan, Harlan

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Where is the Harran family from?

You can see how Harran families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Harran family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Harran families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 40 Harran families living in Ontario. This was about 95% of all the recorded Harran's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Harran families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Harran surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Harran ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Secretary were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Harran. 31% of Harran men worked as a Laborer and 34% of Harran women worked as a Secretary. Some less common occupations for Americans named Harran were Farmer and Salesgirl. .

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    31%
  • Salesman
    31%
  • Carpenter
    19%
  • Farmer
    16%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Secretary
    34%
  • Stenographer
    23%
  • Shipper
    23%
  • Salesgirl
    23%
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Census Records

There are 4,000 census records available for the last name Harran. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Harran 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 881 immigration records available for the last name Harran. 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 505 military records available for the last name Harran. For the veterans among your Harran ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Harran lifespan?

Between 1945 and 2004, in the United States, Harran life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1945, and highest in 1976. The average life expectancy for Harran in 1945 was 37, and 80 in 2004.

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