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Harnad Family History

Harnad 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: Harned, Hard, Harold, Hand, Hanna, Harland, Harman, Barna, Harvard

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Where is the Harnad family from?

You can see how Harnad families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Harnad family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Harnad families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 2 Harnad families living in Tennessee. This was about 67% of all the recorded Harnad's in USA. Tennessee had the highest population of Harnad families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Harnad 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 Harnad ancestors do for a living?

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

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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

  • Stationary Fireman
    100%

What Harnad family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 159 census records available for the last name Harnad. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Harnad 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 16 immigration records available for the last name Harnad. 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 22 military records available for the last name Harnad. For the veterans among your Harnad ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Harnad lifespan?

Between 1977 and 2001, in the United States, Harnad life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 1977. The average life expectancy for Harnad in 1977 was 86, and 81 in 2001.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Harnad

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Harnad 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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