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Harseman Family History

Harseman 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: Hardeman, Harleman, Harshman, Horseman, Haseman, Hardman, Harman

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Where is the Harseman family from?

You can see how Harseman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Harseman family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Harseman families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 4 Harseman families living in Gloucestershire. This was 100% of all the recorded Harseman's in United Kingdom. Gloucestershire had the highest population of Harseman families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Harseman surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Harseman ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Harseman. 100% of Harseman 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 Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

What Harseman family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 175 census records available for the last name Harseman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Harseman 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 5 immigration records available for the last name Harseman. 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 17 military records available for the last name Harseman. For the veterans among your Harseman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Harseman lifespan?

Between 1972 and 1973, in the United States, Harseman life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 1972. The average life expectancy for Harseman in 1972 was 89, and 88 in 1973.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Harseman

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Harseman 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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