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Harshey Family History

Harshey 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: Hershey, Harsey, Harvey, Hartley, Parsley, Harley, Hanchey, Horsley

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Where is the Harshey family from?

You can see how Harshey families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Harshey family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Harshey families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 8 Harshey families living in Nova Scotia. This was about 57% of all the recorded Harshey's in Canada. Nova Scotia had the highest population of Harshey families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Harshey surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Harshey ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Harshey. 30% of Harshey men worked as a Farmer. .

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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

  • Farmer
    30%
  • Laborer
    30%
  • Mechanic
    10%
  • Clerk
    10%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Harshey. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Harshey 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 51 immigration records available for the last name Harshey. 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 223 military records available for the last name Harshey. For the veterans among your Harshey ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Harshey lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Harshey life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1988, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Harshey in 1964 was 71, and 93 in 2004.

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