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Harriston Family History

Harriston Surname Meaning

Scottish: variant of Hairston.

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


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Where is the Harriston family from?

You can see how Harriston families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Harriston family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Harriston families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 16 Harriston families living in Ontario. This was about 44% of all the recorded Harriston's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Harriston families in 1911.
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What did your Harriston ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Harriston. 100% of Harriston 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 5,000 census records available for the last name Harriston. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Harriston 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 335 immigration records available for the last name Harriston. 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 399 military records available for the last name Harriston. For the veterans among your Harriston ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Harriston lifespan?

Between 1960 and 2003, in the United States, Harriston life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Harriston in 1960 was 44, and 74 in 2003.

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