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Harnais Family History

Harnais 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: Harnois, Harris, Harnage, Harness, Hargis, Charnas, Hanis, Harnack

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Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Harnais 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 Harnais ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Journalier was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Harnais. 100% of Harnais men worked as a Journalier.

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Top Male Occupations In 1921

  • Journalier
    100%

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Census Records

There are 114 census records available for the last name Harnais. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Harnais 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 35 immigration records available for the last name Harnais. 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 18 military records available for the last name Harnais. For the veterans among your Harnais ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Harnais lifespan?

Average Harnais life expectancy in 2002 was 97 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 74.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Harnais 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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