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Harnedy Family History

Harnedy 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: Harney, Harned, Harvey, Harley, Haney, Arney, Hardy, Darney, Hartney

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Where is the Harnedy family from?

You can see how Harnedy families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Harnedy family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Harnedy families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 10 Harnedy families living in Quebec. This was about 63% of all the recorded Harnedy's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Harnedy families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Harnedy surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Harnedy ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Manager and School Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Harnedy. 30% of Harnedy men worked as a Manager and 60% of Harnedy women worked as a School Teacher. Some less common occupations for Americans named Harnedy were Stationery Fireman and Waitress. .

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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

  • Manager
    30%
  • Laborer
    30%
  • Truck Driver
    20%
  • Stationery Fireman
    20%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • School Teacher
    60%
  • Waitress
    40%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Harnedy. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Harnedy 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 415 immigration records available for the last name Harnedy. 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 177 military records available for the last name Harnedy. For the veterans among your Harnedy ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Harnedy lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2003, in the United States, Harnedy life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1986, and highest in 1983. The average life expectancy for Harnedy in 1964 was 75, and 41 in 2003.

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