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Haresnape Family History

Haresnape Surname Meaning

Of uncertain origin; perhaps from a lost or unidentified place named with either Old English snæp ‘boggy piece of land’ or Middle English snap ‘poor pasture’ as the final element.

Source: The Concise Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain, 2021


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Where is the Haresnape family from?

You can see how Haresnape families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Haresnape family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Haresnape families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 18 Haresnape families living in Yorkshire. This was about 51% of all the recorded Haresnape's in United Kingdom. Yorkshire had the highest population of Haresnape families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Haresnape surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Haresnape ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Haresnape. 90% of Haresnape 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
    90%
  • Cotton Weaver
    10%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Haresnape. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Haresnape 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 26 immigration records available for the last name Haresnape. 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 96 military records available for the last name Haresnape. For the veterans among your Haresnape ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Haresnape lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2003, in the United States, Haresnape life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1971, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Haresnape in 1967 was 80, and 88 in 2003.

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