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Harnock Family History

Harnock 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: Charnock, Warnock, Harnack, Harnick, Haddock, Hancock, Harwick

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Where is the Harnock family from?

You can see how Harnock families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Harnock family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Harnock families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 8 Harnock families living in Illinois. This was about 53% of all the recorded Harnock's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Harnock families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Harnock surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Harnock ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Harnock. 100% of Harnock 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 594 census records available for the last name Harnock. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Harnock 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 108 immigration records available for the last name Harnock. 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 20 military records available for the last name Harnock. For the veterans among your Harnock ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Harnock lifespan?

Between 1979 and 1998, in the United States, Harnock life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1998, and highest in 1979. The average life expectancy for Harnock in 1979 was 91, and 49 in 1998.

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