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Harnese Family History

Harnese 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: Harness, Barnes, Harkness, Haynes, Harnage, Warnes, Garness, Danese

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Where is the Harnese family from?

You can see how Harnese families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Harnese family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Harnese family living in Kansas. This was 100% of all the recorded Harnese's in USA. Kansas had the highest population of Harnese families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Harnese 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 22 census records available for the last name Harnese. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Harnese 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 2 immigration records available for the last name Harnese. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Harnese. For the veterans among your Harnese ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Harnese lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Harnese 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.

Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Harnese

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