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Harnew Family History

Harnew 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: Harney, Harner, Harne, Harned, Harvey, Hare, Barnes, Carne, Harben

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Where is the Harnew family from?

You can see how Harnew families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Harnew family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1880 and 1920. The most Harnew families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 8 Harnew families living in Yorkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Harnew's in United Kingdom. Yorkshire had the highest population of Harnew families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Harnew surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Harnew ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman was the top reported job for people in the USA named Harnew. 100% of Harnew men worked as a Salesman.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Salesman
    100%

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Census Records

There are 483 census records available for the last name Harnew. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Harnew 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 36 immigration records available for the last name Harnew. 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 14 military records available for the last name Harnew. For the veterans among your Harnew ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Harnew lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2002, in the United States, Harnew life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1999, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Harnew in 1968 was 63, and 87 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Harnew 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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