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Harsher Family History

Harsher 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: Hasher, Hamsher, Washer, Harper, Harker, Harder, Harrier, Hasler

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Where is the Harsher family from?

You can see how Harsher families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Harsher family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Harsher families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 4 Harsher families living in West Virginia. This was about 50% of all the recorded Harsher's in USA. West Virginia had the highest population of Harsher families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Harsher surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Harsher ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Harsher. 60% of Harsher men worked as a Laborer. .

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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
    60%
  • Machinist
    40%
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What Harsher family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 314 census records available for the last name Harsher. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Harsher 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 24 immigration records available for the last name Harsher. 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 Harsher. For the veterans among your Harsher ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Harsher lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2002, in the United States, Harsher life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1989, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Harsher in 1967 was 75, and 79 in 2002.

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