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Harnesk Family History

Harnesk 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, Warnes, Garness, Harless, Harjes

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Where is the Harnesk family from?

You can see how Harnesk families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Harnesk family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 3 Harnesk families living in Massachusetts. This was about 75% of all the recorded Harnesk's in USA. Massachusetts had the highest population of Harnesk families in 1920.
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Census Records

There are 86 census records available for the last name Harnesk. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Harnesk 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 131 immigration records available for the last name Harnesk. 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 Harnesk. For the veterans among your Harnesk ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Harnesk lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2003, in the United States, Harnesk life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1983, and highest in 1977. The average life expectancy for Harnesk in 1968 was 69, and 71 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Harnesk 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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