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Hariff Family History

Hariff 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: Shariff, Griff, Hari, Hariri, Aliff, Hanif, Sharif, Haring, Hauff

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Where is the Hariff family from?

You can see how Hariff families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hariff family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Hariff families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 6 Hariff families living in Quebec. This was 100% of all the recorded Hariff's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Hariff families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hariff surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Hariff ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 150 census records available for the last name Hariff. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hariff 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 26 immigration records available for the last name Hariff. 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 19 military records available for the last name Hariff. For the veterans among your Hariff ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hariff lifespan?

Between 1974 and 1989, in the United States, Hariff life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1982, and highest in 1974. The average life expectancy for Hariff in 1974 was 88, and 80 in 1989.

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