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Harson Family History

Harson Name Meaning

see Harsant . see Hearson . see Harston .

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


Similar surnames: Parson, Harston, Hasson, Hanson, Harton, Harmon, Marson, Herson

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Where is the Harson family from?

You can see how Harson families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Harson family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Harson families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 55 Harson families living in Ontario. This was about 26% of all the recorded Harson's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Harson families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Harson surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Harson ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer and Operator were the top reported jobs for men and women in the Canada named Harson. 58% of Harson men worked as a Farmer and 50% of Harson women worked as an Operator. Some less common occupations for Americans named Harson were Laborer and Housework. .

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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 Male Occupations In 1921

  • Farmer
    58%
  • Labourer
    12%
  • Income
    9%
  • Laborer
    9%

Top Female Occupations In 1921

  • Operator
    50%
  • Housework
    50%
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Census Records

There are 10,000 census records available for the last name Harson. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Harson 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Harson. 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 879 military records available for the last name Harson. For the veterans among your Harson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Harson lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2004, in the United States, Harson life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1983, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Harson in 1965 was 78, and 82 in 2004.

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