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Harson Family History

Harson Surname Meaning

see Harsant. see Hearson. see Harston.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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You can see how Harson families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Harson family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Harson families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 27 Harson families living in Yorkshire. This was about 15% of all the recorded Harson's in United Kingdom. Yorkshire had the highest population of Harson families in 1891.
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What did your Harson ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Harson. 100% of Harson women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 10,000 census records available for the last name Harson. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Harson 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Harson. 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 879 military records available for the last name Harson. For the veterans among your Harson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Harson lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2004, in the United States, Harson life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1983, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Harson in 1965 was 78, and 82 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Harson 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.

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