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Harn Family History

Harn Name Meaning

English: variant of Hearn .

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


Similar surnames: Hurn, Harne, Hern, Hart, Hearn, Hayn, Harp, Warn, Arn, Hard

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Where is the Harn family from?

You can see how Harn families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Harn family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Harn families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 107 Harn families living in London. This was about 22% of all the recorded Harn's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Harn families in 1891.
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What did your Harn ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Cowman and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Harn. 50% of Harn men worked as a Cowman and 74% of Harn women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Harn were Motor Driver and Household Duties (unpaid). .

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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 1939

  • Cowman
    50%
  • Farmer Assisting Father
    25%
  • Motor Driver
    25%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    74%
  • Unpaid Domestic
    4%
  • Retired
    4%
  • Household Duties (unpaid)
    3%
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Census Records

There are 38,000 census records available for the last name Harn. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Harn 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 2,000 immigration records available for the last name Harn. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Australia, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 4,000 military records available for the last name Harn. For the veterans among your Harn ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Harn lifespan?

Between 1954 and 2004, in the United States, Harn life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1955, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Harn in 1954 was 48, and 74 in 2004.

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