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Harsen Family History

Harsen 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: Harben, Harden, Haren, Harten, Hausen, Hasen, Larsen, Hansen, Harmsen

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Where is the Harsen family from?

You can see how Harsen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Harsen family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Harsen families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 8 Harsen families living in London. This was about 47% of all the recorded Harsen's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Harsen families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Harsen 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 Harsen ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Clerk were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Harsen. 13% of Harsen men worked as a Farmer and 12% of Harsen women worked as a Clerk. Some less common occupations for Americans named Harsen were Salesman and Housewife.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    13%
  • Laborer
    13%
  • Carpenter
    9%
  • Salesman
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Clerk
    12%
  • Bookkeeper
    9%
  • Maid
    9%
  • Housewife
    9%

What Harsen family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 4,000 census records available for the last name Harsen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Harsen 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 2,000 immigration records available for the last name Harsen. 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 284 military records available for the last name Harsen. For the veterans among your Harsen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Harsen lifespan?

Between 1953 and 2002, in the United States, Harsen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1986, and highest in 1974. The average life expectancy for Harsen in 1953 was 53, and 76 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Harsen 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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