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Harison Family History

Harison Surname Meaning

English: variant of Harrison.

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


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Where is the Harison family from?

You can see how Harison families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Harison family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Harison families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 57 Harison families living in Ontario. This was about 37% of all the recorded Harison's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Harison families in 1911.
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What did your Harison ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer and Income were the top reported jobs for men and women in the Canada named Harison. 34% of Harison men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Harison women worked as an Income.

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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%
  • Laborer
    34%
  • Clerk
    34%

Top Female Occupations In 1921

  • Income
    100%

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Census Records

There are 18,000 census records available for the last name Harison. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Harison 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 Harison. 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 Harison. For the veterans among your Harison ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Harison lifespan?

Between 1969 and 2004, in the United States, Harison life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1999, and highest in 1980. The average life expectancy for Harison in 1969 was 47, and 48 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Harison 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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