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Harninger Family History

Harninger 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: Hartinger, Hardinger, Heringer, Henninger, Heininger, Hassinger

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Where is the Harninger family from?

You can see how Harninger families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Harninger family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Harninger families were found in USA in 1920. In 1840 there were 3 Harninger families living in South Carolina. This was 100% of all the recorded Harninger's in USA. South Carolina had the highest population of Harninger families in 1840.
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What did your Harninger ancestors do for a living?

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

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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

  • Laborer
    100%

What Harninger family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 59 census records available for the last name Harninger. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Harninger 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 35 immigration records available for the last name Harninger. 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 71 military records available for the last name Harninger. For the veterans among your Harninger ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Harninger lifespan?

Between 1971 and 1995, in the United States, Harninger life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1990, and highest in 1976. The average life expectancy for Harninger in 1971 was 75, and 77 in 1995.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Harninger 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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