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Harnash Family History

Harnash 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: Harnish, Harnage, Harness, Harbach, Barash, Harnisch, Hornish

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Where is the Harnash family from?

You can see how Harnash families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Harnash family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Harnash families living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Harnash's in USA. New York had the highest population of Harnash families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Harnash surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 40 census records available for the last name Harnash. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Harnash 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 13 immigration records available for the last name Harnash. 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 4 military records available for the last name Harnash. For the veterans among your Harnash ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Harnash lifespan?

Between 1976 and 1995, in the United States, Harnash life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1982, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Harnash in 1976 was 88, and 65 in 1995.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Harnash 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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