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Harnandez Family History

Harnandez 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: Hernandez, Fernandez, Hernadez, Hernandes, Harland, Harnage

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Where is the Harnandez family from?

You can see how Harnandez families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Harnandez family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Harnandez families were found in USA in 1920. In 1840 there was 1 Harnandez family living in Louisiana. This was 100% of all the recorded Harnandez's in USA. Louisiana had the highest population of Harnandez families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Harnandez surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Harnandez ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Farm Laborer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Harnandez. 53% of Harnandez men worked as a Laborer and 34% of Harnandez women worked as a Farm Laborer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Harnandez were Gardener and Maid. .

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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
    53%
  • Farm Laborer
    9%
  • Truck Driver
    6%
  • Gardener
    4%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Farm Laborer
    34%
  • Housewife
    34%
  • Maid
    34%
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Census Records

There are 856 census records available for the last name Harnandez. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Harnandez 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 799 immigration records available for the last name Harnandez. 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 66 military records available for the last name Harnandez. For the veterans among your Harnandez ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Harnandez lifespan?

Between 1971 and 1996, in the United States, Harnandez life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1995, and highest in 1971. The average life expectancy for Harnandez in 1971 was 88, and 67 in 1996.

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