Origins of the Harrison surname

What does the name Harrison mean?

The origin of the Harrison surname is believed to be patronymic, and of English origin. Harrison has been found in documents dating back to the 1300s, and even today is the 42nd most prevalent in England. The surname Harrison is believed to derive from a description of someone who was the 'son of Harry/Henry'.

Alternative variations of the name Harrison

Harrison, Harryson, Harison, Haryson, Herrison

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OrkneyShetlandHighlandsWestern IslesGrampianTaysideCentralStrathclydeFifeLothianBordersDumfriesNorth East 6191North West 3076Isle of Man 258Yorkshire 12768East Midlands 2992West Midlands 4836East 1692London 19445South East 3249South West 998South Wales 444Mid Wales 58West Wales 18North Wales 389Republic of IrelandNorthern Ireland

In 1921, most Harrisons lived in london

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96,000 Harrison Travel & migration records
680,000 Harrisons found in all Census records

Interesting facts about Harrison

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31st most common surname in the UK

We have for the Harrison surname. The oldest one dates back to 1264.

Who were Harrisons most likely to marry?

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What are the most common Harrison first names?

John

William

Mary

Elizabeth

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Common jobs for Harrisons

Men and women often performed different types of jobs, so these are displayed by gender to maintain their historical accuracy.

Commmon female occupations for Harrisons in 1921

Dressmaker

2,698

Cotton Weaver

2,164

Domestic Servant

1,438

General Servant Domestic

1,403

Living On Own Means

1,287

Commmon male occupations for Harrisons in 1921

Coal Miner

3,388

Farmer

2,715

General Labourer

2,195

Agricultural Labourer

1,937

Joiner

1,602

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