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Harsh Family History

Harsh Surname Meaning

Americanized form of German Harsch.

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


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Where is the Harsh family from?

You can see how Harsh families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Harsh family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Harsh families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 17 Harsh families living in Lancashire. This was about 20% of all the recorded Harsh's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Harsh families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Harsh 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 Harsh ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Harsh. 75% of Harsh 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
    75%
  • Housewife
    13%
  • Hospital Ward Maid
    13%

What Harsh family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 19,000 census records available for the last name Harsh. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Harsh 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 821 immigration records available for the last name Harsh. 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 3,000 military records available for the last name Harsh. For the veterans among your Harsh ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Harsh lifespan?

Between 1943 and 2004, in the United States, Harsh life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1943, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Harsh in 1943 was 49, and 74 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Harsh

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Harsh 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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