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Harcent Family History

Harcent 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: Sargent, Harben, Harden, Haren, Parent, Harten, Largent, Hargett

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Where is the Harcent family from?

You can see how Harcent families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Harcent family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Harcent families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 6 Harcent families living in Alberta. This was 100% of all the recorded Harcent's in Canada. Alberta had the highest population of Harcent families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Harcent surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 16 census records available for the last name Harcent. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Harcent 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 Harcent. 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 Harcent. For the veterans among your Harcent ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Harcent lifespan?

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