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Harns Family History

Harns Name 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: Hans, Warns, Harts, Harms, Hards, Hares, Harne, Barns, Hains, Harps

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Where is the Harns family from?

You can see how Harns families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Harns family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Harns families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 20 Harns families living in Ontario. This was about 69% of all the recorded Harns's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Harns families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Harns surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Harns ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Harns. 100% of Harns men worked as a Farmer. .

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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 Male Occupations In 1921

  • Farmer
    100%
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Census Records

There are 8,000 census records available for the last name Harns. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Harns 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Harns. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 757 military records available for the last name Harns. For the veterans among your Harns ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Harns lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Harns life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 1981. The average life expectancy for Harns in 1962 was 79, and 55 in 2004.

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