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Harfner Family History

Harfner 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: Hafner, Haefner, Harner, Hartner, Haffner, Garner, Harper, Harker

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Where is the Harfner family from?

You can see how Harfner families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Harfner family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Harfner families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 3 Harfner families living in Illinois. This was about 75% of all the recorded Harfner's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Harfner families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Harfner 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 Harfner ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Waitress was the top reported job for people in the USA named Harfner. 100% of Harfner women worked as a Waitress.

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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 Female Occupations In 1940

  • Waitress
    100%

What Harfner family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 228 census records available for the last name Harfner. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Harfner 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 30 immigration records available for the last name Harfner. 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 21 military records available for the last name Harfner. For the veterans among your Harfner ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Harfner lifespan?

Between 1955 and 2000, in the United States, Harfner life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1955, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Harfner in 1955 was 44, and 81 in 2000.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Harfner 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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