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Harnetty Family History

Harnetty 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: Harnett, Garnett, Barnett, Hardesty, Arnett, Carnett, Hartnett

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Where is the Harnetty family from?

You can see how Harnetty families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Harnetty family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Harnetty families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 20 Harnetty families living in London. This was about 71% of all the recorded Harnetty's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Harnetty families in 1891.
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What did your Harnetty ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Dock Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Harnetty. 100% of Harnetty men worked as a Dock Labourer and 64% of Harnetty women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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

Top Male Occupations In 1939

  • Dock Labourer
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    64%
  • Trained Nurse
    19%
  • Domestic Duties
    19%

What Harnetty family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Harnetty. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Harnetty 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 203 immigration records available for the last name Harnetty. 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 54 military records available for the last name Harnetty. For the veterans among your Harnetty ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Harnetty lifespan?

Between 1972 and 1995, in the United States, Harnetty life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 1972. The average life expectancy for Harnetty in 1972 was 96, and 92 in 1995.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Harnetty 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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