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Harshee Family History

Harshee 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: Hershey, Harshaw, Hasher, Forshee, Hanshew, Hamsher, Harsh, Harsey

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Where is the Harshee family from?

You can see how Harshee families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Harshee family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1880. The most Harshee families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 2 Harshee families living in Ohio. This was about 67% of all the recorded Harshee's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Harshee families in 1840.
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Census Records

There are 97 census records available for the last name Harshee. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Harshee 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 Harshee. 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 military records available for the last name Harshee. For the veterans among your Harshee ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Harshee lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Harshee ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Harshee

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