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Harsila Family History

Harsila 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: Marsala, Lassila, Arcila, Harrill, Marsili, Harvilla, Harvill, Harsha

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Where is the Harsila family from?

You can see how Harsila families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Harsila family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Harsila families living in Massachusetts. This was 100% of all the recorded Harsila's in USA. Massachusetts had the highest population of Harsila families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Harsila surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Harsila ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Miner was the top reported job for people in the USA named Harsila. 50% of Harsila men worked as a Miner. .

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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

  • Miner
    50%
  • Laborer
    50%
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Census Records

There are 84 census records available for the last name Harsila. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Harsila 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 59 immigration records available for the last name Harsila. 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 56 military records available for the last name Harsila. For the veterans among your Harsila ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Harsila lifespan?

Between 1969 and 1997, in the United States, Harsila life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 1969. The average life expectancy for Harsila in 1969 was 88, and 76 in 1997.

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