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Harenstein Family History

Harenstein Surname 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: Hartenstein, Hauenstein, Horenstein, Hartstein, Hohenstein, Hornstein

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Where is the Harenstein family from?

You can see how Harenstein families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Harenstein family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 3 Harenstein families living in New York. This was about 60% of all the recorded Harenstein's in USA. New York had the highest population of Harenstein families in 1920.
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Census Records

There are 85 census records available for the last name Harenstein. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Harenstein 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 26 immigration records available for the last name Harenstein. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 13 military records available for the last name Harenstein. For the veterans among your Harenstein ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Harenstein lifespan?

Average Harenstein life expectancy in 1972 was 81 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 70.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Harenstein ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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