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Harnacke Family History

Harnacke 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: Harnack, Harnage, Hardacre, Harnick, Warnecke, Hornack, Haacke

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Where is the Harnacke family from?

You can see how Harnacke families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Harnacke family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 3 Harnacke families living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Harnacke's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Harnacke families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Harnacke 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 Harnacke ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Operator and Farmwork were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Harnacke. 100% of Harnacke men worked as an Operator and 100% of Harnacke women worked as a Farmwork.

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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

  • Operator
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Farmwork
    100%

What Harnacke family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 87 census records available for the last name Harnacke. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Harnacke 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 8 immigration records available for the last name Harnacke. 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 14 military records available for the last name Harnacke. For the veterans among your Harnacke ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Harnacke lifespan?

Between 1957 and 2000, in the United States, Harnacke life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1957, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Harnacke in 1957 was 55, and 92 in 2000.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Harnacke

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Harnacke 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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