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Harwar Family History

Harwar Surname Meaning

see Harward.see Harrower.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Harwar family from?

You can see how Harwar families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Harwar family name was found in the UK in 1891. In 1891 there were 3 Harwar families living in London. This was about 18% of all the recorded Harwar's in United Kingdom. London and 1 other county had the highest population of Harwar families in 1891.
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What did your Harwar ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Harwar. 72% of Harwar women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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 Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    72%
  • Unpaid Household Duties
    29%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Harwar. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Harwar 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 51 immigration records available for the last name Harwar. 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 26 military records available for the last name Harwar. For the veterans among your Harwar ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Harwar lifespan?

Average Harwar life expectancy in 1999 was 88 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 75.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Harwar 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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