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Harnick Name Meaning

Americanized or Germanized form of Jewish (eastern Ashkenazic) Harnik: occupational name for a cart load worker from Ukrainian harnyk. Compare Garnick .

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


Similar surnames: Harvick, Barnick, Warnick, Garnick, Harwick, Bernick, Harnack, Honick

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Where is the Harnick family from?

You can see how Harnick families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Harnick family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Harnick families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 6 Harnick families living in Middlesex. This was about 38% of all the recorded Harnick's in United Kingdom. Middlesex had the highest population of Harnick families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Harnick surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Harnick ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Harnick. 100% of Harnick 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 3,000 census records available for the last name Harnick. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Harnick 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 344 immigration records available for the last name Harnick. 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 268 military records available for the last name Harnick. For the veterans among your Harnick ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Harnick lifespan?

Between 1954 and 2004, in the United States, Harnick life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1992, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Harnick in 1954 was 58, and 93 in 2004.

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