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Harriet Family History

Harriet Name Meaning

English: variant of Harriott .

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


Similar surnames: Harrier, Harries, Harried, Harrie, Garret, Harris, Carrier, Arrieta

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Where is the Harriet family from?

You can see how Harriet families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Harriet family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Harriet families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1911 there were 28 Harriet families living in Ontario. This was about 25% of all the recorded Harriet's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Harriet families in 1911.
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What did your Harriet ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer and Saleswoman were the top reported jobs for men and women in the Canada named Harriet. 42% of Harriet men worked as a Farmer and 34% of Harriet women worked as a Saleswoman. Some less common occupations for Americans named Harriet were Student and Teacher. .

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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
    42%
  • Miner
    24%
  • Patronneur
    12%
  • Student
    12%

Top Female Occupations In 1921

  • Saleswoman
    34%
  • Housekeeper
    34%
  • Teacher
    34%
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Census Records

There are 15,000 census records available for the last name Harriet. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Harriet 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 Harriet. 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 Harriet. For the veterans among your Harriet ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Harriet lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Harriet life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1962, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Harriet in 1962 was 66, and 101 in 2004.

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