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Harch Family History

Harch 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: March, Horch, Hatch, Larch, Hach, Karch, Harsch, Barch, Arch, Hasch

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Where is the Harch family from?

You can see how Harch families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Harch family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Harch families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 2 Harch families living in Gloucestershire. This was about 50% of all the recorded Harch's in United Kingdom. Gloucestershire had the highest population of Harch families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Harch surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Harch ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Harch. 100% of Harch 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 2,000 census records available for the last name Harch. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Harch 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 287 immigration records available for the last name Harch. 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 178 military records available for the last name Harch. For the veterans among your Harch ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Harch lifespan?

Between 1962 and 1994, in the United States, Harch life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1964, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Harch in 1962 was 79, and 64 in 1994.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Harch

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Harch 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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