Origins of the Harshaw surname
About the Harshaws
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Interesting facts about Harshaw
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James
Mary
Elizabeth
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Common jobs for Harshaws
Men and women often performed different types of jobs, so these are displayed by gender to maintain their historical accuracy.
Commmon female occupations for Harshaws in 1921
Cotton Weaver
7
Cotton Factory Operative
4
Cap Maker
3
House Servant
3
Stuff Weaver
3
Commmon male occupations for Harshaws in 1921
Semiskilled Chauffeurs And Drivers
3
At Home
2
Checkers
2
Coal Miner
2
Cotton Worker
2
