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Harais Family History

Harais 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: Harris, Hargis, Hartis, Karas, Paris, Maras, Hatzis, Rais, Haas

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Where is the Harais family from?

You can see how Harais families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Harais family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Harais families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 4 Harais families living in Kentucky. This was about 80% of all the recorded Harais's in USA. Kentucky had the highest population of Harais families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Harais surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Harais ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 171 census records available for the last name Harais. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Harais 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 31 immigration records available for the last name Harais. 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 5 military records available for the last name Harais. For the veterans among your Harais ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Harais lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2000, in the United States, Harais life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1991, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Harais in 1964 was 66, and 68 in 2000.

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