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Harnak Family History

Harnak 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: Hornak, Hanak, Harnack, Barak, Hanna, Harman, Barna, Karnik, Harnage

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Where is the Harnak family from?

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

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Harnak. 40% of Harnak men worked as a Laborer.

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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

  • Laborer
    40%
  • Farmer
    20%
  • Carpenter
    20%
  • Farm Labor
    20%

What Harnak family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 239 census records available for the last name Harnak. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Harnak 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 128 immigration records available for the last name Harnak. 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 75 military records available for the last name Harnak. For the veterans among your Harnak ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Harnak lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2001, in the United States, Harnak life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1966, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Harnak in 1966 was 67, and 81 in 2001.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Harnak

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Harnak 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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