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Harscel Family History

Harscel Surname 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: Hassel, Haspel, Harmel, Marcel, Harsch, Hansel, Hartel, Marschel

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Where is the Harscel family from?

You can see how Harscel families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Harscel family name was found in the UK in 1891. In 1891 there were 2 Harscel families living in Buckinghamshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Harscel's in United Kingdom. Buckinghamshire had the highest population of Harscel families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 2 census records available for the last name Harscel. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Harscel 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Harscel. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 1,000 military records available for the last name Harscel. For the veterans among your Harscel ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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