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Harnch Family History

Harnch 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: Harsch, March, Hirsch, Horch, Hance, Hatch, Larch, Ranch, Hach

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Where is the Harnch family from?

You can see how Harnch families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Harnch family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Harnch families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there was 1 Harnch family living in Yorkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Harnch's in United Kingdom. Yorkshire had the highest population of Harnch families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Harnch 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 46 census records available for the last name Harnch. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Harnch 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 6 immigration records available for the last name Harnch. 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 11 military records available for the last name Harnch. For the veterans among your Harnch ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Harnch lifespan?

Between 1987 and 2001, in the United States, Harnch life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1994, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Harnch in 1987 was 83, and 95 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Harnch 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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