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Harfand Family History

Harfand 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: Harland, Harman, Marland, Garland, Harford, Harvard, Farrand, Farfan

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Where is the Harfand family from?

You can see how Harfand families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Harfand family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Harfand families were found in and USA in 1840. In 1840 there was 1 Harfand family living in New Hampshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Harfand's in USA. New Hampshire had the highest population of Harfand families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Harfand 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 22 census records available for the last name Harfand. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Harfand 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 1 immigration records available for the last name Harfand. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Harfand. For the veterans among your Harfand ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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