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Harnay Family History

Harnay 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: Harney, Hannay, Harvey, Hanna, Harman, Hornby, Harley, Barna, Haney

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Where is the Harnay family from?

You can see how Harnay families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Harnay family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1861 and 1920. The most Harnay families were found in USA in 1880. In 1861 there was 1 Harnay family living in Wigtownshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Harnay's in Scotland. Wigtownshire had the highest population of Harnay families in 1861.
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Census Records

There are 125 census records available for the last name Harnay. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Harnay 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 29 immigration records available for the last name Harnay. 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 8 military records available for the last name Harnay. For the veterans among your Harnay ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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