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Harmant Family History

Harmant 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: Harman, Harmann, Hardman, Harland, Karman, Hayman, Warman, Farman

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Where is the Harmant family from?

You can see how Harmant families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Harmant family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1911. The most Harmant families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 12 Harmant families living in Norfolk. This was about 52% of all the recorded Harmant's in United Kingdom. Norfolk had the highest population of Harmant families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Harmant 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 Harmant ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Harmant. 100% of Harmant women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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 Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

What Harmant family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 141 census records available for the last name Harmant. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Harmant 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 84 immigration records available for the last name Harmant. 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 9 military records available for the last name Harmant. For the veterans among your Harmant ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Harmant lifespan?

Between 1977 and 2001, in the United States, Harmant life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2001, and highest in 1982. The average life expectancy for Harmant in 1977 was 89, and 38 in 2001.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Harmant

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Harmant 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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