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Harsin Name Meaning

Variant of Herson .

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


Similar surnames: Hartin, Harlin, Hardin, Harbin, Harvin, Herin, Harring, Hari, Hason

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Where is the Harsin family from?

You can see how Harsin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Harsin family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Harsin families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 3 Harsin families living in Quebec. This was about 75% of all the recorded Harsin's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Harsin families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Harsin surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Harsin ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Harsin. 25% of Harsin men worked as a Farmer and 45% of Harsin women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Harsin were Salesman and Housekeeper. .

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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
    25%
  • Laborer
    23%
  • Operator
    12%
  • Salesman
    12%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    45%
  • Cook
    34%
  • Housekeeper
    23%
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Census Records

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Passenger Lists

There are 99 immigration records available for the last name Harsin. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 400 military records available for the last name Harsin. For the veterans among your Harsin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Harsin lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2003, in the United States, Harsin life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1990, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Harsin in 1963 was 73, and 82 in 2003.

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