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Haraka Family History

Haraka Surname 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: Harada, Barak, Arata, Araya, Tanaka, Harke, Hakala, Hark, Harari

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Where is the Haraka family from?

You can see how Haraka families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Haraka family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Haraka families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there was 1 Haraka family living in Michigan. This was 100% of all the recorded Haraka's in USA. Michigan had the highest population of Haraka families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Haraka surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Haraka ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Silk Weaver and Silk Weaver were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Haraka. 100% of Haraka men worked as a Silk Weaver and 100% of Haraka women worked as a Silk Weaver.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Silk Weaver
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Silk Weaver
    100%

What Haraka family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 104 census records available for the last name Haraka. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Haraka 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 36 immigration records available for the last name Haraka. 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 12 military records available for the last name Haraka. For the veterans among your Haraka ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Haraka lifespan?

Between 1975 and 2004, in the United States, Haraka life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1992, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Haraka in 1975 was 70, and 87 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Haraka ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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