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Haries Family History

Haries 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: Aries, Harjes, Harries, Harmes, Faries, Hares, Charles, Harvey, Hare

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Where is the Haries family from?

You can see how Haries families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Haries family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Haries families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 38 Haries families living in Ontario. This was about 54% of all the recorded Haries's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Haries families in 1911.
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What did your Haries ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Cook were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Haries. 35% of Haries men worked as a Laborer and 15% of Haries women worked as a Cook. Some less common occupations for Americans named Haries were Salesman and Farm Laborer. .

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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
    35%
  • Farmer
    21%
  • Farm Laborer
    9%
  • Salesman
    6%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Cook
    15%
  • Maid
    10%
  • Clerk
    8%
  • Farm Laborer
    8%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Haries. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Haries 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 336 immigration records available for the last name Haries. 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 253 military records available for the last name Haries. For the veterans among your Haries ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Haries lifespan?

Between 1973 and 1998, in the United States, Haries life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1988, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Haries in 1973 was 78, and 89 in 1998.

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