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Harnburg Family History

Harnburg 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: Hornburg, Hanbury, Hamburg, Hanenburg, Thornburg, Hardenburg, Walburg

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Where is the Harnburg family from?

You can see how Harnburg families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Harnburg family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Harnburg families were found in and USA in 1880. In 1880 there was 1 Harnburg family living in Texas. This was 100% of all the recorded Harnburg's in USA. Texas had the highest population of Harnburg families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Harnburg 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 Harnburg ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Ash Hauler was the top reported job for people in the USA named Harnburg. 100% of Harnburg men worked as an Ash Hauler.

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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

  • Ash Hauler
    100%

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Census Records

There are 38 census records available for the last name Harnburg. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Harnburg 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 11 immigration records available for the last name Harnburg. 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 military records available for the last name Harnburg. For the veterans among your Harnburg ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Harnburg lifespan?

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Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Harnburg

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