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Harsent Family History

Harsent Name Meaning

see Harsant .

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


Similar surnames: Sargent, Harben, Harden, Haren, Hassett, Parent, Harten, Largent

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Where is the Harsent family from?

You can see how Harsent families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Harsent family name was found in the UK in 1891. In 1891 there were 29 Harsent families living in London. This was about 30% of all the recorded Harsent's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Harsent families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Harsent surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Harsent ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, General Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Harsent. 100% of Harsent men worked as a General Labourer and 78% of Harsent women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. .

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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

  • General Labourer
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    78%
  • Domestic Help
    8%
  • Old Age Pensioner
    8%
  • Incapacitated
    8%
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Census Records

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Passenger Lists

There are 156 immigration records available for the last name Harsent. 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 72 military records available for the last name Harsent. For the veterans among your Harsent ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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