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Harrowsmith Family History

Harrowsmith Surname Meaning

variant of Arrowsmith with prosthetic H-.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Harrowsmith family from?

You can see how Harrowsmith families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Harrowsmith family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1911. The most Harrowsmith families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 12 Harrowsmith families living in Yorkshire. This was about 57% of all the recorded Harrowsmith's in United Kingdom. Yorkshire had the highest population of Harrowsmith families in 1891.
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What did your Harrowsmith ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Farmer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Harrowsmith. 100% of Harrowsmith men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Harrowsmith 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 Male Occupations In 1939

  • Farmer
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Harrowsmith. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Harrowsmith 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 60 immigration records available for the last name Harrowsmith. 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 79 military records available for the last name Harrowsmith. For the veterans among your Harrowsmith ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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