Hari Family History

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Hari Name Meaning

Swiss German: probably a variant of Harig. Slovenian: perhaps a derivative of the personal name Zaharija (see Zacharias). Indian (southern states): Hindu name, from Sanskrit hari ‘one who takes away (evil)’, an epithet of the god Vishnu. It is only found as a male given name in India, but has come to be used as a surname in the U.S. among South Indians.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names ©2013, Oxford University Press


Similar surnames: Kari, Hard, Hare, Harp, Hart, Harb, Sari, Mari, Hai, Hark

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Hari Family Origin

Where is the Hari family from?

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You can see how Hari families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hari family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Hari families were found in the USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 12 Hari families living in Ontario. This was about 46% of all the recorded Hari's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Hari families in 1911.
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Hari Family Occupations

What did your Hari ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Fisherman and School Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the CA named Hari. 50% of Hari men worked as a Fisherman

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Top Male Occupations in 1921

  • Fisherman
    50%
  • Logger
    50%

Top Female Occupations in 1921

  • School Teacher
    100%

*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

Hari Historical Records

What Hari family records will you find?

Census Record

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Hari. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hari census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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Passenger List

There are 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Hari. 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 Card

There are 2,000 military records available for the last name Hari. For the veterans among your Hari ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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Hari Life Expectancy

What is the average Hari lifespan?

Between 1951 and 2004, in the United States, Hari life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1959, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Hari in 1951 was 60, and 78 in 2004.

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