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Harrits Family History

Harrits 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: Harris, Harries, Harrity, Harriss, Harrier, Barrios, Farris, Sarris

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Where is the Harrits family from?

You can see how Harrits families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Harrits family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1891 and 1920. The most Harrits families were found in USA in 1920, and United Kingdom in 1891. In 1920 there was 1 Harrits family living in Connecticut. This was about 25% of all the recorded Harrits's in USA. Connecticut and 3 other states had the highest population of Harrits families in 1920.
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Census Records

There are 89 census records available for the last name Harrits. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Harrits 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 8 immigration records available for the last name Harrits. 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 29 military records available for the last name Harrits. For the veterans among your Harrits ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Harrits lifespan?

Between 1993 and 1997, in the United States, Harrits life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1997, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Harrits in 1993 was 95, and 74 in 1997.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Harrits 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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