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Harnill Family History

Harnill 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: Harrill, Harvill, Hartill, Hartell, Carnell, Hamill, Darnell, Harwell

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Where is the Harnill family from?

You can see how Harnill families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Harnill family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1891. The most Harnill families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 6 Harnill families living in California. This was about 35% of all the recorded Harnill's in USA. California and 1 other state had the highest population of Harnill families in 1880.
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Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Harnill ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

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Census Records

There are 119 census records available for the last name Harnill. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Harnill 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 13 immigration records available for the last name Harnill. 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 14 military records available for the last name Harnill. For the veterans among your Harnill ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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