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Harrey Family History

Harrey Name Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Harvey, Harley, Harry, Harney, Harre, Harrer, Harkey, Harren, Harsey

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Where is the Harrey family from?

You can see how Harrey families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Harrey family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Harrey families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 124 Harrey families living in Ontario. This was about 39% of all the recorded Harrey's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Harrey families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Harrey surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Harrey ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer and Son were the top reported jobs for men and women in the Canada named Harrey. 34% of Harrey men worked as a Farmer and 50% of Harrey women worked as a Son. Some less common occupations for Americans named Harrey were Cultivateur and Commis. .

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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
    34%
  • Journalier
    14%
  • Fils De Cultivateur
    11%
  • Cultivateur
    11%

Top Female Occupations In 1921

  • Son
    50%
  • Commis
    50%
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Census Records

There are 13,000 census records available for the last name Harrey. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Harrey 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 Harrey. 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 824 military records available for the last name Harrey. For the veterans among your Harrey ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Harrey lifespan?

Between 1970 and 1982, in the United States, Harrey life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1982, and highest in 1970. The average life expectancy for Harrey in 1970 was 81, and 69 in 1982.

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