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Harnisher Family History

Harnisher 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: Harnish, Hardister, Risher, Harrier, Bannister, Zahniser, Harnisch

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Where is the Harnisher family from?

You can see how Harnisher families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Harnisher family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Harnisher family living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Harnisher's in USA. New York had the highest population of Harnisher families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Harnisher 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 29 census records available for the last name Harnisher. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Harnisher 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 2 immigration records available for the last name Harnisher. 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 Harnisher. For the veterans among your Harnisher ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Harnisher lifespan?

Between 1990 and 1996, in the United States, Harnisher life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1996, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Harnisher in 1990 was 89, and 25 in 1996.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Harnisher 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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