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Harrower Name Meaning

Scottish: perhaps a variant of Harward which with loss of final -d may have been altered by folk etymology to Harrower (‘one who harrows or ravages’) and Harrier . English: occupational name from Middle English harwere ‘one who cultivates with a harrow’ (perhaps as a feudal service on manorial land) or ‘maker of harrows’.

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


Similar surnames: Harrier, Carrier, Harder, Harrow, Harker, Harrer, Harbour, Barrow

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Where is the Harrower family from?

You can see how Harrower families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Harrower family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Harrower families were found in and Scotland in 1841. In 1911 there were 23 Harrower families living in Ontario. This was about 57% of all the recorded Harrower's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Harrower families in 1911.
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What did your Harrower ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Harrower. 50% of Harrower 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
    50%
  • Agent
    22%
  • Fisherman
    15%
  • Laborer
    15%
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Passenger Lists

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There are 1,000 military records available for the last name Harrower. For the veterans among your Harrower ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Harrower lifespan?

Between 1958 and 2004, in the United States, Harrower life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1961, and highest in 1974. The average life expectancy for Harrower in 1958 was 60, and 80 in 2004.

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