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Harnack Family History

Harnack Surname Meaning

German: nickname from Middle High German hardenack ‘hard-nose’ a tough inflexible person.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Harnack family from?

You can see how Harnack families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Harnack family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Harnack families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 14 Harnack families living in London. This was about 58% of all the recorded Harnack's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Harnack families in 1891.
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What did your Harnack ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Harnack. 100% of Harnack 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

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Passenger Lists

There are 623 immigration records available for the last name Harnack. 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 824 military records available for the last name Harnack. For the veterans among your Harnack ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Harnack lifespan?

Between 1959 and 2004, in the United States, Harnack life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1999, and highest in 1977. The average life expectancy for Harnack in 1959 was 61, and 89 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Harnack 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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