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Harwas Family History

Harwas 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: Karas, Harris, Arras, Maras, Harman, Barlas, Haas, Barbas, Farkas

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Where is the Harwas family from?

You can see how Harwas families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Harwas family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Harwas family living in California. This was about 33% of all the recorded Harwas's in USA. California and 2 other states had the highest population of Harwas families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Harwas 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 Harwas ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Harwas. 50% of Harwas men worked as a Farmer.

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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
    50%
  • Clerk
    50%

What Harwas family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 107 census records available for the last name Harwas. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Harwas 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 41 immigration records available for the last name Harwas. 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 16 military records available for the last name Harwas. For the veterans among your Harwas ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Harwas lifespan?

Between 1969 and 1999, in the United States, Harwas life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1996, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Harwas in 1969 was 72, and 90 in 1999.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Harwas 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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