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Harndell Family History

Harndell 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: Hartell, Carnell, Darnell, Harwell, Cardell, Farnell, Kardell

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Where is the Harndell family from?

You can see how Harndell families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Harndell family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Harndell families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 9 Harndell families living in Buckinghamshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Harndell's in United Kingdom. Buckinghamshire had the highest population of Harndell families in 1891.
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Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Harndell ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

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Census Records

There are 51 census records available for the last name Harndell. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Harndell 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 Harndell. 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 3 military records available for the last name Harndell. For the veterans among your Harndell ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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