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Haraway Family History

Haraway Surname Meaning

English: possibly a variant of Harrower.

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


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Where is the Haraway family from?

You can see how Haraway families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Haraway family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Haraway families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 4 Haraway families living in Cheshire. This was about 67% of all the recorded Haraway's in United Kingdom. Cheshire had the highest population of Haraway families in 1891.
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What did your Haraway ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Haraway. 47% of Haraway men worked as a Farmer and 54% of Haraway women worked as a Teacher. Some less common occupations for Americans named Haraway were Teacher and School 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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    47%
  • Laborer
    20%
  • Clerk
    10%
  • Teacher
    5%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    54%
  • Stenographer
    16%
  • Secretary
    16%
  • School Teacher
    16%

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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Haraway. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Haraway 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 64 immigration records available for the last name Haraway. 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 471 military records available for the last name Haraway. For the veterans among your Haraway ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Haraway lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Haraway life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Haraway in 1962 was 70, and 86 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Haraway 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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