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Harhurst Family History

Harhurst 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: Hayhurst, Warhurst, Ashurst, Bathurst, Hawxhurst, Fairhurst

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Where is the Harhurst family from?

You can see how Harhurst families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Harhurst family name was found in the UK in 1891. In 1891 there were 3 Harhurst families living in Lancashire. This was 100% of all the recorded Harhurst's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Harhurst families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 22 census records available for the last name Harhurst. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Harhurst 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 3 immigration records available for the last name Harhurst. 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 military records available for the last name Harhurst. For the veterans among your Harhurst ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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