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Harsel Family History

Harsel 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: Hassel, Harmel, Hansel, Hartel, Harel, Harpel, Harvel, Harsey

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Where is the Harsel family from?

You can see how Harsel families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Harsel family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Harsel families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there was 1 Harsel family living in Durham. This was 100% of all the recorded Harsel's in United Kingdom. Durham had the highest population of Harsel families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 704 census records available for the last name Harsel. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Harsel 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 78 immigration records available for the last name Harsel. 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 Harsel. For the veterans among your Harsel ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Harsel lifespan?

Between 1963 and 1990, in the United States, Harsel life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1963, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Harsel in 1963 was 58, and 85 in 1990.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Harsel 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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