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Harnback Family History

Harnback 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: Harnack, Hornback, Hanback, Harbach, Harbeck, Hornbeck, Harnick

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Where is the Harnback family from?

You can see how Harnback families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Harnback family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Harnback families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 5 Harnback families living in Arkansas. This was about 83% of all the recorded Harnback's in USA. Arkansas had the highest population of Harnback families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Harnback surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Harnback ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Harnback. 100% of Harnback men worked as a Farmer.

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*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    100%

What Harnback family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 197 census records available for the last name Harnback. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Harnback 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 3 immigration records available for the last name Harnback. 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 Harnback. For the veterans among your Harnback ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Harnback lifespan?

Average Harnback life expectancy in 1960 was 67 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 52.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Harnback

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Harnback 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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