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Harshan Family History

Harshan 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: Harshaw, Harshman, Harsha, Hardman, Harman, Harston, Hasan, Hassan

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Where is the Harshan family from?

You can see how Harshan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Harshan family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Harshan families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 8 Harshan families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 67% of all the recorded Harshan's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Harshan families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Harshan surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 108 census records available for the last name Harshan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Harshan 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 23 immigration records available for the last name Harshan. 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 26 military records available for the last name Harshan. For the veterans among your Harshan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Harshan lifespan?

Average Harshan life expectancy in 1986 was 33 years. This was lower than the general public life expectancy which was 73.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Harshan 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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