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Harof Family History

Harof 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: Haro, Baron, Hare, Herod, Hard, Harold, Heron, Hart, Harp, Aro

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Where is the Harof family from?

Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Harof surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Harof ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 26 census records available for the last name Harof. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Harof 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 7 immigration records available for the last name Harof. 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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There are 1,000 military records available for the last name Harof. For the veterans among your Harof ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Harof lifespan?

Between 1996 and 2003, in the United States, Harof life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1996, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Harof in 1996 was 89, and 92 in 2003.

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