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Harshell Family History

Harshell 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: Marshall, Hartell, Harwell, Hartwell, Haskell, Parshall, Carswell

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Where is the Harshell family from?

You can see how Harshell families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Harshell family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Harshell families were found in USA in 1920. In 1840 there was 1 Harshell family living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Harshell's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Harshell families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Harshell surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Harshell ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 134 census records available for the last name Harshell. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Harshell 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 Harshell. 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 64 military records available for the last name Harshell. For the veterans among your Harshell ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Harshell lifespan?

Between 1959 and 2002, in the United States, Harshell life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1959, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Harshell in 1959 was 36, and 77 in 2002.

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