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Haraf Family History

Haraf Name 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: Sharaf, Hara, Haaf, Haran, Saraf, Hata, Hare, Graf, Hard, Bara

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Where is the Haraf family from?

You can see how Haraf families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Haraf family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Haraf family living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Haraf's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Haraf families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Haraf surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Haraf ancestors do for a living?

Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Haraf ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

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Census Records

There are 50 census records available for the last name Haraf. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Haraf 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 16 immigration records available for the last name Haraf. 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 12 military records available for the last name Haraf. For the veterans among your Haraf ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Haraf lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2004, in the United States, Haraf life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1981, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Haraf in 1967 was 72, and 73 in 2004.

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