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Harnan Name Meaning

see Hartney . see Hernon .

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


Similar surnames: Harman, Farnan, Hannan, Haran, Hanan, Hernan, Hargan, Harlan, Harvan

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Where is the Harnan family from?

You can see how Harnan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Harnan family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Harnan families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 5 Harnan families living in Quebec. This was 100% of all the recorded Harnan's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Harnan families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Harnan surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Harnan ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Maid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Harnan. 67% of Harnan men worked as a Laborer and 34% of Harnan women worked as a Maid. Some less common occupations for Americans named Harnan were Farmer and Stenographer. .

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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
    67%
  • Farmer
    34%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    34%
  • Teacher
    23%
  • Secretary
    23%
  • Stenographer
    23%
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Census Records

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Passenger Lists

There are 332 immigration records available for the last name Harnan. 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 668 military records available for the last name Harnan. For the veterans among your Harnan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Harnan lifespan?

Between 1957 and 2002, in the United States, Harnan life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1966, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Harnan in 1957 was 65, and 69 in 2002.

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