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Harning Family History

Harning 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: Harding, Horning, Harling, Harting, Arning, Haring, Hanning, Harring

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Where is the Harning family from?

You can see how Harning families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Harning family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Harning families were found in USA in 1920. In 1840 there was 1 Harning family living in Maryland. This was about 50% of all the recorded Harning's in USA. Maryland and 1 other state had the highest population of Harning families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Harning 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 Harning ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Maid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Harning. 20% of Harning men worked as a Farmer and 25% of Harning women worked as a Maid. Some less common occupations for Americans named Harning were New Worker and Housekeeper. .

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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

  • Farmer
    20%
  • Laborer
    15%
  • Salesman
    11%
  • New Worker
    5%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    25%
  • Stenographer
    13%
  • Housework
    10%
  • Housekeeper
    10%
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Census Records

There are 4,000 census records available for the last name Harning. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Harning 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 390 immigration records available for the last name Harning. 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 220 military records available for the last name Harning. For the veterans among your Harning ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Harning lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2001, in the United States, Harning life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1992, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Harning in 1962 was 51, and 85 in 2001.

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