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Harshaw Name Meaning

English: perhaps a variant of Archer .

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


Similar surnames: Hanshaw, Harsha, Capshaw, Harman, Ramshaw, Forshaw, Ranshaw, Marshal

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Where is the Harshaw family from?

You can see how Harshaw families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Harshaw family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Harshaw families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 43 Harshaw families living in Ontario. This was about 81% of all the recorded Harshaw's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Harshaw families in 1911.
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What did your Harshaw ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer and Student were the top reported jobs for men and women in the Canada named Harshaw. 50% of Harshaw men worked as a Farmer and 50% of Harshaw women worked as a Student. Some less common occupations for Americans named Harshaw were Bookkeeper and Saleslady. .

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1921

  • Farmer
    50%
  • Student
    15%
  • Labourer
    15%
  • Bookkeeper
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1921

  • Student
    50%
  • Saleslady
    50%
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Census Records

There are 8,000 census records available for the last name Harshaw. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Harshaw 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 834 immigration records available for the last name Harshaw. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Harshaw. For the veterans among your Harshaw ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Harshaw lifespan?

Between 1942 and 2004, in the United States, Harshaw life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1942, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Harshaw in 1942 was 31, and 74 in 2004.

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