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Harnish Family History

Harnish Surname Meaning

Americanized form of German Harnisch.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Harnish family from?

You can see how Harnish families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Harnish family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Harnish families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 4 Harnish families living in Durham. This was about 67% of all the recorded Harnish's in United Kingdom. Durham had the highest population of Harnish families in 1891.
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What did your Harnish ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Harnish. 100% of Harnish women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 15,000 census records available for the last name Harnish. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Harnish 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Harnish. 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 2,000 military records available for the last name Harnish. For the veterans among your Harnish ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Harnish lifespan?

Between 1949 and 2004, in the United States, Harnish life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1949, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Harnish in 1949 was 22, and 79 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Harnish

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Harnish 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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