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Harnishfeger Family History

Harnishfeger 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: Harnsberger, Harshberger, Harshbarger, Hartinger, Harriger

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Where is the Harnishfeger family from?

You can see how Harnishfeger families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Harnishfeger family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Harnishfeger families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 6 Harnishfeger families living in Indiana. This was about 60% of all the recorded Harnishfeger's in USA. Indiana had the highest population of Harnishfeger families in 1880.
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What did your Harnishfeger ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Truck Driver and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Harnishfeger. 43% of Harnishfeger men worked as a Truck Driver and 67% of Harnishfeger women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Harnishfeger were Machinist and Clerk.

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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

  • Truck Driver
    43%
  • Laborer
    29%
  • Machinist
    29%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    67%
  • Clerk
    34%

What Harnishfeger family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 495 census records available for the last name Harnishfeger. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Harnishfeger 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 27 immigration records available for the last name Harnishfeger. 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 99 military records available for the last name Harnishfeger. For the veterans among your Harnishfeger ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Harnishfeger lifespan?

Between 1954 and 2003, in the United States, Harnishfeger life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1994, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Harnishfeger in 1954 was 42, and 90 in 2003.

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