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Harnell Family History

Harnell Surname Meaning

see Hartnell. see Arnold. sometimes from Hernhill (Kent) which is recorded as Harnhulle in 1250.

The place name means ‘at the grey hill’ from Old English hār ‘grey’ (dative hāran) + hyll ‘hill’.

Some of the post-medieval bearers may belong under (1) or (2).

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


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You can see how Harnell families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Harnell family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Harnell families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 12 Harnell families living in Yorkshire. This was about 46% of all the recorded Harnell's in United Kingdom. Yorkshire had the highest population of Harnell families in 1891.
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What did your Harnell ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Harnell. 100% of Harnell women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Passenger Lists

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There are 243 military records available for the last name Harnell. For the veterans among your Harnell ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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Between 1966 and 2003, in the United States, Harnell life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2003, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Harnell in 1966 was 81, and 43 in 2003.

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