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Harsant Family History

Harsant Surname Meaning

From the Middle English and Old French female personal name Hersent Hersant (from Continental Germanic Herisint consisting of the elements *hari- ‘army’ + *swinth- ‘strong powerful’).

In addition the family name was brought to the UK in the 16th century by Protestant refugees fleeing religious persecution in France and the Low Countries.

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


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Where is the Harsant family from?

You can see how Harsant families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Harsant family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Harsant families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 91 Harsant families living in London. This was about 52% of all the recorded Harsant's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Harsant families in 1891.
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What did your Harsant ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Carpenter and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Harsant. 43% of Harsant men worked as a Carpenter and 89% of Harsant women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Harsant were Coal Haulierunder Ground and Private Means.

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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 1939

  • Carpenter
    43%
  • Window Cleaner
    29%
  • Coal Haulierunder Ground
    29%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    89%
  • Unpaid Domestic
    7%
  • Private Means
    5%

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Census Records

There are 5,000 census records available for the last name Harsant. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Harsant 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 416 immigration records available for the last name Harsant. 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 247 military records available for the last name Harsant. For the veterans among your Harsant ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Harsant lifespan?

Between 1965 and 1993, in the United States, Harsant life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1965, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Harsant in 1965 was 65, and 93 in 1993.

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