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Harndin Family History

Harndin 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: Hardin, Harnden, Harden, Hankin, Harding, Landin, Bardin, Harkin

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Where is the Harndin family from?

You can see how Harndin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Harndin family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Harndin families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 3 Harndin families living in Kansas. This was about 75% of all the recorded Harndin's in USA. Kansas had the highest population of Harndin families in 1880.
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Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Harndin ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

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Census Records

There are 43 census records available for the last name Harndin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Harndin 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 6 immigration records available for the last name Harndin. 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 12 military records available for the last name Harndin. For the veterans among your Harndin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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