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Harriett Name Meaning

English: variant of Harriott .

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


Similar surnames: Harriott, Herriott, Barrett, Harrier, Garrett, Hartnett, Arrieta

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Where is the Harriett family from?

You can see how Harriett families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Harriett family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Harriett families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1911 there were 24 Harriett families living in Ontario. This was about 30% of all the recorded Harriett's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Harriett families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Harriett surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Harriett ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Harriett. 100% of Harriett 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
    100%
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Census Records

There are 10,000 census records available for the last name Harriett. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Harriett 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 985 immigration records available for the last name Harriett. 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 577 military records available for the last name Harriett. For the veterans among your Harriett ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Harriett lifespan?

Between 1961 and 2004, in the United States, Harriett life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1962, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Harriett in 1961 was 61, and 56 in 2004.

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