This page needs Javascript enabled in order to work properly. Click here for instructions on how to enable it in your browser.
Surname Header Image
Get access to Harnen family records.Start a 14-Day Free Trial

Harnen Family History

Harnen 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: Harben, Harden, Haren, Harten, Hanen, Harney, Hannen, Harner, Harnden

Search for a relative to learn more about your family history.

Hint: Try searching for a relative alive in 1940.

Where is the Harnen family from?

You can see how Harnen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Harnen family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Harnen families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 7 Harnen families living in Saskatchewan. This was about 54% of all the recorded Harnen's in Canada. Saskatchewan had the highest population of Harnen families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Harnen surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
Mapbox
© Mapbox © OpenStreetMap Improve this map

What did your Harnen ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Maid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Harnen. 48% of Harnen men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Harnen women worked as a Maid.

View Census Data for Harnen | Data not to scale

*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

United States shown, England data unavailable

Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    48%
  • Truck Driver
    30%
  • Janitor
    12%
  • Salesman
    12%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    100%

What Harnen family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 546 census records available for the last name Harnen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Harnen census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

Search UK census records for Harnen

Passenger Lists

There are 55 immigration records available for the last name Harnen. 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.

View all Harnen immigration records

Draft Cards

There are 119 military records available for the last name Harnen. For the veterans among your Harnen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

View all Harnen military records

You've only scratched the surface of Harnen family history

Discover More

What is the average Harnen lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2002, in the United States, Harnen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Harnen in 1966 was 80, and 92 in 2002.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Harnen

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Harnen 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.

Discover the unique achievements of ancestors in the Harnen family tree

Explore Your Tree
Search for another surname
Enter last name/surname
Start a 14-Day Free Trial