Origins of the Harriman surname
About the Harrimans
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Interesting facts about Harriman
How common is your surname?
You have a rare surname! It's not in the top 1000 UK surnames!
We have for the Harriman surname. The oldest one dates back to 1558.
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What are the most common Harriman first names?
John
William
Mary
Elizabeth
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Common jobs for Harrimans
Men and women often performed different types of jobs, so these are displayed by gender to maintain their historical accuracy.
Common female occupations for Harrimans in 1921
Dressmaker
33
Housekeeper
18
Charwoman
15
Domestic Servant
15
Seamstress
15
Common male occupations for Harrimans in 1921
Agricultural Labourer
43
Farmer
38
Coal Miner
26
General Labourer
22
Frame Work Knitter
20
