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Harneau Family History

Harneau 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: Garneau, Barbeau, Harness, Jarreau, Lareau, Carneal, Barreau, Harney

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Where is the Harneau family from?

You can see how Harneau families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Harneau family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Harneau family living in Rhode Island. This was 100% of all the recorded Harneau's in USA. Rhode Island had the highest population of Harneau families in 1920.
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Census Records

There are 12 census records available for the last name Harneau. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Harneau 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 5 immigration records available for the last name Harneau. 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 Harneau. For the veterans among your Harneau ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Harneau lifespan?

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Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Harneau

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