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Harlenstein Family History

Harlenstein 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: Hartenstein, Gallenstein, Wallenstein, Hauenstein, Hertenstein

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Where is the Harlenstein family from?

You can see how Harlenstein families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Harlenstein family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Harlenstein families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 3 Harlenstein families living in Indiana. This was about 50% of all the recorded Harlenstein's in USA. Indiana and 1 other state had the highest population of Harlenstein families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 28 census records available for the last name Harlenstein. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Harlenstein 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 17 immigration records available for the last name Harlenstein. 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 1 military records available for the last name Harlenstein. For the veterans among your Harlenstein ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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