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Harnby Family History

Harnby 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: Hornby, Harney, Hanby, Harvey, Darby, Harley, Harb, Haney, Barnaby

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Where is the Harnby family from?

You can see how Harnby families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Harnby family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Harnby families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 4 Harnby families living in Yorkshire. This was about 19% of all the recorded Harnby's in United Kingdom. Yorkshire had the highest population of Harnby families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Harnby 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 Harnby ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Harnby. 79% of Harnby 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 Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    79%
  • Unpaid Domestic
    22%

What Harnby family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 916 census records available for the last name Harnby. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Harnby 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 152 immigration records available for the last name Harnby. 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 99 military records available for the last name Harnby. For the veterans among your Harnby ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Harnby lifespan?

Between 1971 and 2003, in the United States, Harnby life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1971, and highest in 1976. The average life expectancy for Harnby in 1971 was 57, and 70 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Harnby

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Harnby 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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