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Harnach Family History

Harnach 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: Harbach, Harnack, Harnage, Harnisch, Harsch, Halbach, Baunach

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Where is the Harnach family from?

You can see how Harnach families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Harnach family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 8 Harnach families living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Harnach's in USA. New York had the highest population of Harnach families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Harnach 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 189 census records available for the last name Harnach. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Harnach 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 181 immigration records available for the last name Harnach. 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 108 military records available for the last name Harnach. For the veterans among your Harnach ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Harnach lifespan?

Between 1957 and 1996, in the United States, Harnach life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1957, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Harnach in 1957 was 55, and 83 in 1996.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Harnach

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Harnach 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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