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Harmack Family History

Harmack Surname 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: Warmack, Carmack, Hammack, Harnack, Harman, Haack, Cammack, Harbach

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Where is the Harmack family from?

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

In 1940, Salesman and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Harmack. 50% of Harmack men worked as a Salesman and 100% of Harmack women worked as a Stenographer.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Salesman
    50%
  • Laborer
    50%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    100%

What Harmack family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 281 census records available for the last name Harmack. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Harmack 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 40 immigration records available for the last name Harmack. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 22 military records available for the last name Harmack. For the veterans among your Harmack ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Harmack lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2001, in the United States, Harmack life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Harmack in 1964 was 67, and 83 in 2001.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Harmack

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Harmack ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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