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Harse Family History

Harse Surname Meaning

From Middle English ars ers hars hers ‘arse buttocks’ perhaps for someone with a large backside. Perhaps from Middle English herse ‘framework to bear funerary candles; hearse’ in some undetermined application.

Harse is historically the normal form in Somerset.

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


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Where is the Harse family from?

You can see how Harse families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Harse family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Harse families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 63 Harse families living in Somerset. This was about 53% of all the recorded Harse's in United Kingdom. Somerset had the highest population of Harse families in 1891.
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What did your Harse ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Colliery Hewer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Harse. 100% of Harse men worked as a Colliery Hewer and 75% of Harse 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

  • Colliery Hewer
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    75%
  • Unpaid Domestic
    13%
  • Domestic Duties
    7%
  • Unpaid Domestic Dut
    7%

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Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Harse. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Harse 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 451 immigration records available for the last name Harse. 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 235 military records available for the last name Harse. For the veterans among your Harse ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Harse lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2003, in the United States, Harse life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Harse in 1964 was 76, and 87 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Harse 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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