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Harsta Family History

Harsta 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: Harstad, Harsha, Hata, Hart, Arata, Hurst, Harston, Harty, Horst

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Where is the Harsta family from?

You can see how Harsta families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Harsta family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Harsta family living in California. This was about 33% of all the recorded Harsta's in USA. California and 2 other states had the highest population of Harsta families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Harsta 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 45 census records available for the last name Harsta. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Harsta 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 17 immigration records available for the last name Harsta. 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 military records available for the last name Harsta. For the veterans among your Harsta ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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