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Harsem Family History

Harsem 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: Harsey, Harvey, Hare, Halse, Harben, Hase, Harden, Haren, Harper

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Where is the Harsem family from?

You can see how Harsem families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Harsem family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 3 Harsem families living in Georgia. This was 100% of all the recorded Harsem's in USA. Georgia had the highest population of Harsem families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Harsem surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 15 census records available for the last name Harsem. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Harsem 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 47 immigration records available for the last name Harsem. 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 Harsem. For the veterans among your Harsem ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Harsem lifespan?

Average Harsem life expectancy in 2001 was 58 years. This was lower than the general public life expectancy which was 74.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Harsem 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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