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Harried Family History

Harried Name Meaning

German: habitational name from a place called Harried in Bavaria.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


Similar surnames: Harwick, Harkrider, Hairfield, Harrer, Harriger, Labrie, Barrie

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Where is the Harried family from?

You can see how Harried families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Harried family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Harried families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there was 1 Harried family living in Ontario. This was 100% of all the recorded Harried's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Harried families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Harried surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Harried ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Maid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Harried. 56% of Harried men worked as a Farmer and 40% of Harried women worked as a Maid. Some less common occupations for Americans named Harried were Salesman and Waitress. .

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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

  • Farmer
    56%
  • Porter
    12%
  • New Worker
    12%
  • Salesman
    12%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    40%
  • Cook
    20%
  • Seamstress
    20%
  • Waitress
    20%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Harried. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Harried 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 50 immigration records available for the last name Harried. 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 72 military records available for the last name Harried. For the veterans among your Harried ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Harried lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Harried life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1995, and highest in 1968. The average life expectancy for Harried in 1963 was 70, and 68 in 2004.

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