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Harnar Family History

Harnar 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: Harner, Hanna, Haar, Garner, Harper, Harman, Harker, Horner, Barna

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Where is the Harnar family from?

You can see how Harnar families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Harnar family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Harnar families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there was 1 Harnar family living in Quebec. This was 100% of all the recorded Harnar's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Harnar families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Harnar surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Harnar ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Harnar. 29% of Harnar men worked as a Farmer and 34% of Harnar women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Harnar were Laborer and Bookkeeper. .

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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

  • Farmer
    29%
  • Manager
    15%
  • Proprietor
    15%
  • Laborer
    15%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    34%
  • Teacher
    23%
  • Clerk
    23%
  • Bookkeeper
    23%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Harnar. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Harnar 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 63 immigration records available for the last name Harnar. 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 173 military records available for the last name Harnar. For the veterans among your Harnar ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Harnar lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2004, in the United States, Harnar life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1991, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Harnar in 1966 was 61, and 75 in 2004.

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