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Harnies Family History

Harnies 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: Harries, Barnes, Harris, Haynes, Harrier, Harness, Warnes, Aries

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Where is the Harnies family from?

You can see how Harnies families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Harnies family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Harnies families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 12 Harnies families living in Lincolnshire. This was about 92% of all the recorded Harnies's in United Kingdom. Lincolnshire had the highest population of Harnies families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Harnies 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 Harnies ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Harnies. 100% of Harnies 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 Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 88 census records available for the last name Harnies. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Harnies 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 28 immigration records available for the last name Harnies. 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 military records available for the last name Harnies. For the veterans among your Harnies ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Harnies

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