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Harnott Family History

Harnott Surname Meaning

see Arnold. possibly also an altered form of Irish Hartnett.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Harnott family from?

You can see how Harnott families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Harnott family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Harnott families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 12 Harnott families living in Cheshire. This was about 32% of all the recorded Harnott's in United Kingdom. Cheshire had the highest population of Harnott families in 1891.
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What did your Harnott ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Harnott. 100% of Harnott 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 913 census records available for the last name Harnott. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Harnott 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 170 immigration records available for the last name Harnott. 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 72 military records available for the last name Harnott. For the veterans among your Harnott ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Harnott lifespan?

Average Harnott life expectancy in 1964 was 91 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 71.

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