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Harian Family History

Harian 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: Harman, Haran, Varian, Marian, Arian, Hargan, Harlan, Yarian, Harvan

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Where is the Harian family from?

You can see how Harian families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Harian family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1861 and 1920. The most Harian families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 5 Harian families living in Ontario. This was about 63% of all the recorded Harian's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Harian families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Harian surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Harian ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Servant were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Harian. 47% of Harian men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Harian women worked as a Servant. .

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    47%
  • Farmer
    39%
  • Farming
    16%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Servant
    100%
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What Harian family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 526 census records available for the last name Harian. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Harian 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 89 immigration records available for the last name Harian. 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 156 military records available for the last name Harian. For the veterans among your Harian ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Harian lifespan?

Between 1960 and 2004, in the United States, Harian life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1960, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Harian in 1960 was 41, and 75 in 2004.

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