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Harcus Family History

Harcus Surname Meaning

Scottish (Orkney): habitational name from the lands of Harcarse in Fogo (Berwickshire).

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Harcus family from?

You can see how Harcus families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Harcus family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Harcus families were found in and Scotland in 1841. In 1891 there were 21 Harcus families living in Hampshire. This was about 32% of all the recorded Harcus's in United Kingdom. Hampshire had the highest population of Harcus families in 1891.
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What did your Harcus ancestors do for a living?

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

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Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Passenger Lists

There are 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Harcus. 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 573 military records available for the last name Harcus. For the veterans among your Harcus ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Harcus lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2003, in the United States, Harcus life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1992, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Harcus in 1962 was 84, and 79 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Harcus 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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