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Harfenist Family History

Harfenist 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: Harfst, Hargens, Harmening, Hargest, Harnish, Sargent, Harben, Harden

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Where is the Harfenist family from?

You can see how Harfenist families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Harfenist family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Harfenist families living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Harfenist's in USA. New York had the highest population of Harfenist families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Harfenist surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Harfenist ancestors do for a living?

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

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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

  • Salesman
    100%

What Harfenist family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 76 census records available for the last name Harfenist. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Harfenist 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 63 immigration records available for the last name Harfenist. 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 42 military records available for the last name Harfenist. For the veterans among your Harfenist ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Harfenist lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2001, in the United States, Harfenist life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Harfenist in 1963 was 68, and 82 in 2001.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Harfenist

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Harfenist 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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