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Harnsberger Family History

Harnsberger Surname Meaning

Americanized form of Swiss German Herensperger.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Harnsberger family from?

You can see how Harnsberger families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Harnsberger family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Harnsberger families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 5 Harnsberger families living in Saskatchewan. This was about 56% of all the recorded Harnsberger's in Canada. Saskatchewan had the highest population of Harnsberger families in 1911.
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What did your Harnsberger ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Harnsberger. 20% of Harnsberger men worked as a Salesman and 34% of Harnsberger women worked as a Teacher. Some less common occupations for Americans named Harnsberger were Helper and Housekeeper.

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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
    20%
  • Farmer
    20%
  • Mechanic
    12%
  • Helper
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    34%
  • Housewife
    23%
  • Packer
    23%
  • Housekeeper
    23%

What Harnsberger family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Harnsberger. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Harnsberger 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 184 immigration records available for the last name Harnsberger. 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 300 military records available for the last name Harnsberger. For the veterans among your Harnsberger ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Harnsberger lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Harnsberger life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Harnsberger in 1962 was 80, and 89 in 2004.

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