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Harchous Family History

Harchous 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: Harcus, Harcourt, Harcum, Marcoux, Harbour, Barnhouse, Bacchus

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Where is the Harchous family from?

You can see how Harchous families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Harchous family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Harchous families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 3 Harchous families living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Harchous's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Harchous families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Harchous surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Harchous ancestors do for a living?

Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Harchous ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

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Census Records

There are 47 census records available for the last name Harchous. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Harchous 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 12 immigration records available for the last name Harchous. 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 11 military records available for the last name Harchous. For the veterans among your Harchous ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Harchous lifespan?

Between 1961 and 1998, in the United States, Harchous life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1961, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Harchous in 1961 was 40, and 89 in 1998.

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