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Harnard Family History

Harnard 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: Harvard, Barnard, Harward, Harland, Hazard, Bernard, Haggard, Harford

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Where is the Harnard family from?

You can see how Harnard families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Harnard family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Harnard families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 3 Harnard families living in New York. This was about 60% of all the recorded Harnard's in USA. New York had the highest population of Harnard families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Harnard surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Harnard ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Harnard. 100% of Harnard men worked as a Farmer. .

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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
    100%
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Census Records

There are 642 census records available for the last name Harnard. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Harnard 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 38 immigration records available for the last name Harnard. 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 47 military records available for the last name Harnard. For the veterans among your Harnard ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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