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Harren Name Meaning

Irish: variant of Herron . Dutch and German: patronymic from a short form of an ancient Germanic personal name with the first element hari heri ‘army’.

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


Similar surnames: Haren, Harron, Harte, Harmes, Harben, Warren, Karre, Marren, Harten

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Where is the Harren family from?

You can see how Harren families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Harren family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Harren families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1911 there were 28 Harren families living in Ontario. This was about 58% of all the recorded Harren's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Harren families in 1911.
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What did your Harren ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Harren. 67% of Harren 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
    67%
  • Guide
    17%
  • Labourer
    17%
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Census Records

There are 7,000 census records available for the last name Harren. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Harren 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Harren. 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 Harren. For the veterans among your Harren ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Harren lifespan?

Between 1955 and 2004, in the United States, Harren life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1969, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Harren in 1955 was 69, and 85 in 2004.

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