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Harshfield Family History

Harshfield Name Meaning

Americanized form of German Hirschfeld 2 found in PA.

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


Similar surnames: Hirshfield, Hershfield, Hartsfield, Hartfield, Hirschfield, Mansfield

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Where is the Harshfield family from?

You can see how Harshfield families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Harshfield family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Harshfield families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 15 Harshfield families living in Lancashire. This was about 63% of all the recorded Harshfield's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Harshfield families in 1891.
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What did your Harshfield ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Harshfield. 100% of Harshfield 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
    100%
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Census Records

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Passenger Lists

There are 87 immigration records available for the last name Harshfield. 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 423 military records available for the last name Harshfield. For the veterans among your Harshfield ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Harshfield lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Harshfield life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1982, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Harshfield in 1964 was 72, and 78 in 2004.

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