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Harnan Family History

Harnan Surname Meaning

see Hartney. see Hernon.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Harnan family from?

You can see how Harnan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Harnan family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Harnan families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 9 Harnan families living in Essex. This was about 26% of all the recorded Harnan's in United Kingdom. Essex had the highest population of Harnan families in 1891.
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What did your Harnan ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Machine Tool D and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Harnan. 100% of Harnan men worked as a Machine Tool D and 100% of Harnan 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 Male Occupations In 1939

  • Machine Tool D
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

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Passenger Lists

There are 332 immigration records available for the last name Harnan. 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 668 military records available for the last name Harnan. For the veterans among your Harnan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Harnan lifespan?

Between 1957 and 2002, in the United States, Harnan life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1966, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Harnan in 1957 was 65, and 69 in 2002.

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