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Harnaker Family History

Harnaker 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: Hardaker, Harker, Harnage, Hanauer, Hammaker, Harner, Karraker

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Where is the Harnaker family from?

Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Harnaker surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Harnaker ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Harnaker. 60% of Harnaker men worked as a Laborer. .

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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 Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    60%
  • Farmer
    40%
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Census Records

There are 86 census records available for the last name Harnaker. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Harnaker 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 4 immigration records available for the last name Harnaker. 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 13 military records available for the last name Harnaker. For the veterans among your Harnaker ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Harnaker lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2000, in the United States, Harnaker life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 1975. The average life expectancy for Harnaker in 1964 was 79, and 83 in 2000.

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