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Harnish Name Meaning

Americanized form of German Harnisch .

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


Similar surnames: Hornish, Hanish, Harsh, Yanish, Barrish, Cornish, Danish, Harnick

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Where is the Harnish family from?

You can see how Harnish families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Harnish family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Harnish families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 152 Harnish families living in Nova Scotia. This was about 94% of all the recorded Harnish's in Canada. Nova Scotia had the highest population of Harnish families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Harnish surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Harnish ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Fisherman and Farmer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the Canada named Harnish. 32% of Harnish men worked as a Fisherman and 34% of Harnish women worked as a Farmer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Harnish were Laborer 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.

Top Male Occupations In 1921

  • Fisherman
    32%
  • Farmer
    23%
  • Labourer
    23%
  • Laborer
    11%

Top Female Occupations In 1921

  • Farmer
    34%
  • Servant
    34%
  • Housekeeper
    34%
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Census Records

There are 15,000 census records available for the last name Harnish. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Harnish 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 Harnish. 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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There are 2,000 military records available for the last name Harnish. For the veterans among your Harnish ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Harnish lifespan?

Between 1949 and 2004, in the United States, Harnish life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1949, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Harnish in 1949 was 22, and 79 in 2004.

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