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Harnung Family History

Harnung 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: Hartung, Hornung, Harding, Horning, Harling, Harting, Arning, Haring

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Where is the Harnung family from?

You can see how Harnung families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Harnung family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Harnung families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 4 Harnung families living in Texas. This was about 57% of all the recorded Harnung's in USA. Texas had the highest population of Harnung families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Harnung 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 Harnung ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Harnung. 100% of Harnung 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 Harnung family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 153 census records available for the last name Harnung. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Harnung 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 42 immigration records available for the last name Harnung. 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 51 military records available for the last name Harnung. For the veterans among your Harnung ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Harnung lifespan?

Between 1989 and 2000, in the United States, Harnung life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2000, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Harnung in 1989 was 75, and 61 in 2000.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Harnung

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Harnung 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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