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Harenski Family History

Harenski 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: Baranski, Zaremski, Zalenski, Haren, Zaleski, Kaminski, Zaretsky

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Where is the Harenski family from?

You can see how Harenski families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Harenski family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Harenski families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 25% of all the recorded Harenski's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Harenski families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Harenski surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Harenski ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Proprietor was the top reported job for people in the USA named Harenski. 100% of Harenski women worked as a Proprietor. .

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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 Female Occupations In 1940

  • Proprietor
    100%
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Census Records

There are 200 census records available for the last name Harenski. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Harenski 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 18 immigration records available for the last name Harenski. 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 49 military records available for the last name Harenski. For the veterans among your Harenski ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Harenski lifespan?

Between 1958 and 2001, in the United States, Harenski life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1958, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Harenski in 1958 was 56, and 86 in 2001.

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