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Harnbeck Family History

Harnbeck 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: Harbeck, Hornbeck, Herbeck, Harnack, Hornback, Harnick, Hardebeck

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Where is the Harnbeck family from?

You can see how Harnbeck families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Harnbeck family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Harnbeck families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 13 Harnbeck families living in New York. This was about 72% of all the recorded Harnbeck's in USA. New York had the highest population of Harnbeck families in 1880.
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What did your Harnbeck ancestors do for a living?

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

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    100%
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Census Records

There are 207 census records available for the last name Harnbeck. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Harnbeck 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 Harnbeck. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the USA, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 9 military records available for the last name Harnbeck. For the veterans among your Harnbeck ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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