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Hariett Family History

Hariett 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: Hargett, Harnett, Hackett, Barrett, Garnett, Hassett, Hazlett

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Where is the Hariett family from?

You can see how Hariett families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hariett family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Hariett families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there was 1 Hariett family living in Ohio. This was about 50% of all the recorded Hariett's in USA. Ohio and 1 other state had the highest population of Hariett families in 1880.
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Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Hariett ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

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Census Records

There are 256 census records available for the last name Hariett. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hariett 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 19 immigration records available for the last name Hariett. 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 11 military records available for the last name Hariett. For the veterans among your Hariett ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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