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Harenchar Family History

Harenchar 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: Trenchard, Rencher, Harlacher, Hancher, Haren, Valencia, Bachar

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What did your Harenchar ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Miner was the top reported job for people in the USA named Harenchar. 100% of Harenchar men worked as a Miner.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Miner
    100%

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Census Records

There are 61 census records available for the last name Harenchar. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Harenchar 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Harenchar. 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 63 military records available for the last name Harenchar. For the veterans among your Harenchar ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Harenchar lifespan?

Between 1960 and 2004, in the United States, Harenchar life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Harenchar in 1960 was 60, and 71 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Harenchar 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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