This page needs Javascript enabled in order to work properly. Click here for instructions on how to enable it in your browser.
Surname Header Image
Get access to Harscar family records.Start a 14-Day Free Trial

Harscar Family History

Harscar 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: Harstad, Harsch, Harshaw, Harsha, Hirsch, Caesar, Barca, Hardman

Search for a relative to learn more about your family history.

Hint: Try searching for a relative alive in 1940.

Where is the Harscar family from?

You can see how Harscar families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Harscar family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Harscar family living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Harscar's in USA. New York had the highest population of Harscar families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Harscar surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
Mapbox
© Mapbox © OpenStreetMap Improve this map

What did your Harscar ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Saleslady was the top reported job for people in the USA named Harscar. 100% of Harscar women worked as a Saleslady.

View Census Data for Harscar | Data not to scale

*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

United States shown, England data unavailable

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Saleslady
    100%

What Harscar family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 72 census records available for the last name Harscar. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Harscar census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

Search UK census records for Harscar

Passenger Lists

There are 4 immigration records available for the last name Harscar. 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.

View all Harscar immigration records

Draft Cards

There are 9 military records available for the last name Harscar. For the veterans among your Harscar ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

View all Harscar military records

You've only scratched the surface of Harscar family history

Discover More

What is the average Harscar lifespan?

Average Harscar life expectancy in 1966 was 80 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 71.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Harscar

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Harscar 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.

Discover the unique achievements of ancestors in the Harscar family tree

Explore Your Tree
Search for another surname
Enter last name/surname
Start a 14-Day Free Trial