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Harchar Family History

Harchar Name 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: Bachar, Marchal, Archer, Hatcher, Parcher, Harpham, Zachar, Larcher

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Where is the Harchar family from?

You can see how Harchar families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Harchar family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Harchar families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 4 Harchar families living in Quebec. This was about 44% of all the recorded Harchar's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Harchar families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Harchar 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 Harchar ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Seamstress were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Harchar. 53% of Harchar men worked as a Laborer and 50% of Harchar women worked as a Seamstress. Some less common occupations for Americans named Harchar were Soldier and Maid. .

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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

  • Laborer
    53%
  • Miner
    24%
  • New Worker
    15%
  • Soldier
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Seamstress
    50%
  • Maid
    50%
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What Harchar family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 754 census records available for the last name Harchar. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Harchar 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 68 immigration records available for the last name Harchar. 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 217 military records available for the last name Harchar. For the veterans among your Harchar ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Harchar lifespan?

Between 1953 and 2004, in the United States, Harchar life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 1977. The average life expectancy for Harchar in 1953 was 50, and 81 in 2004.

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