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Harent Family History

Harent 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: Haren, Parent, Arent, Hare, Hagen, Sargent, Harben, Hart, Trent

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Where is the Harent family from?

You can see how Harent families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Harent family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Harent families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1891 there was 1 Harent family living in Flintshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Harent's in United Kingdom. Flintshire had the highest population of Harent families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Harent surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 65 census records available for the last name Harent. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Harent 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 31 immigration records available for the last name Harent. 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 2 military records available for the last name Harent. For the veterans among your Harent ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Harent lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Harent 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.

Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Harent

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