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Harsey Family History

Harsey Surname Meaning

Irish: variant of Hershey.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Harsey family from?

You can see how Harsey families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Harsey family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Harsey families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 81 Harsey families living in London. This was about 21% of all the recorded Harsey's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Harsey families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Harsey 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 Harsey ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Builders Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Harsey. 50% of Harsey men worked as a Builders Labourer and 100% of Harsey 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

  • Builders Labourer
    50%
  • General Labourer
    50%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

What Harsey family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 7,000 census records available for the last name Harsey. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Harsey 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 605 immigration records available for the last name Harsey. 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 358 military records available for the last name Harsey. For the veterans among your Harsey ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Harsey lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Harsey life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1992, and highest in 1983. The average life expectancy for Harsey in 1962 was 55, and 63 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Harsey

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Harsey 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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