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Harsha Family History

Harsha Surname Meaning

English: variant of Harshaw.

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


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Where is the Harsha family from?

You can see how Harsha families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Harsha family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Harsha families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 2 Harsha families living in London. This was about 40% of all the recorded Harsha's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Harsha families in 1891.
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What did your Harsha ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Waitress were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Harsha. 39% of Harsha men worked as a Farmer and 30% of Harsha women worked as a Waitress. Some less common occupations for Americans named Harsha were Machinist and Secretary.

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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
    39%
  • Laborer
    19%
  • Salesman
    11%
  • Machinist
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Waitress
    30%
  • Teacher
    24%
  • Housewife
    18%
  • Secretary
    18%

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Census Records

There are 4,000 census records available for the last name Harsha. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Harsha 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 140 immigration records available for the last name Harsha. 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 666 military records available for the last name Harsha. For the veterans among your Harsha ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Harsha lifespan?

Between 1956 and 2004, in the United States, Harsha life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1957, and highest in 1965. The average life expectancy for Harsha in 1956 was 51, and 56 in 2004.

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