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Harsell Family History

Harsell 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: Hartell, Harwell, Hassell, Harvell, Harrell, Hansell, Hartsell

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Where is the Harsell family from?

You can see how Harsell families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Harsell family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Harsell families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1840 there were 2 Harsell families living in Missouri. This was about 40% of all the recorded Harsell's in USA. Missouri had the highest population of Harsell families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Harsell surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Harsell ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Harsell. 29% of Harsell men worked as a Farmer and 24% of Harsell women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Harsell were Farm Laborer and Bookkeeper. .

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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 1940

  • Farmer
    29%
  • Laborer
    15%
  • Clerk
    8%
  • Farm Laborer
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    24%
  • Housekeeper
    18%
  • Saleslady
    12%
  • Bookkeeper
    12%
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What Harsell family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Harsell. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Harsell 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 203 immigration records available for the last name Harsell. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the USA, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 157 military records available for the last name Harsell. For the veterans among your Harsell ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Harsell lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2003, in the United States, Harsell life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1990, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Harsell in 1962 was 78, and 84 in 2003.

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