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Harniston Family History

Harniston 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: Harston, Harmison, Harbison, Hardison, Harrison, Harvison, Harrington

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Where is the Harniston family from?

You can see how Harniston families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Harniston family name was found in the UK, and Scotland between 1871 and 1891. The most Harniston families were found in Scotland in 1871. In 1871 there were 2 Harniston families living in Roxburghshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Harniston's in Scotland. Roxburghshire had the highest population of Harniston families in 1871.
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Census Records

There are 50 census records available for the last name Harniston. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Harniston 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 immigration records available for the last name Harniston. 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 2 military records available for the last name Harniston. For the veterans among your Harniston ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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