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Harshnan Family History

Harshnan 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: Harshman, Hershman, Hirshman, Marshman, Harshaw, Hashman, Harsha

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Where is the Harshnan family from?

You can see how Harshnan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Harshnan family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Harshnan family living in California. This was about 50% of all the recorded Harshnan's in USA. California and 1 other state had the highest population of Harshnan families in 1920.
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Census Records

There are 33 census records available for the last name Harshnan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Harshnan 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 Harshnan. 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 Harshnan. For the veterans among your Harshnan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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