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Harscher Family History

Harscher 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: Herscher, Ascher, Archer, Marschner, Hatcher, Wascher, Harsch

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Where is the Harscher family from?

You can see how Harscher families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Harscher family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Harscher families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 26 Harscher families living in Illinois. This was about 76% of all the recorded Harscher's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Harscher families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Harscher 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 Harscher ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Harscher. 50% of Harscher men worked as a Laborer and 50% of Harscher women worked as a Housekeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Harscher were Truck Driver and Teacher. .

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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
    50%
  • Farmer
    25%
  • Truck Driver
    25%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    50%
  • Teacher
    50%
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What Harscher family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 491 census records available for the last name Harscher. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Harscher 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 88 immigration records available for the last name Harscher. 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 169 military records available for the last name Harscher. For the veterans among your Harscher ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Harscher lifespan?

Between 1961 and 2004, in the United States, Harscher life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1961, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Harscher in 1961 was 46, and 70 in 2004.

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