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Origins of the Harrison surname

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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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Where do most Harrisons live?

In 1921, most Harrisons lived in London.


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Interesting facts about Harrisons

How common is your surname?

31st most common surname in the UK

We have 687,000 records for the Harrison surname. The oldest one dates back to 1264.

Who were Harrisons most likely to marry?

Smiths

&

Johnsons

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What are the most common Harrison first names?

  • John
  • William
  • Mary
  • Elizabeth

Our birth record sets tell us the names of Harrison family members

Common jobs for Harrisons

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

Common 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

Common 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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