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Harmer Family History

Harmer Surname Meaning

English: from the Middle English personal name Hermer a borrowing of Old French Her(e)mer an ancient Germanic name composed of hari heri ‘army’ + māri mēri ‘famous’.

It is also a habitational name from Haremere Hall in Etchingham (Sussex) which may derive from Old English hār ‘gray; boundary’ + mere ‘pool’.

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


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Where is the Harmer family from?

You can see how Harmer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Harmer family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Harmer families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 667 Harmer families living in London. This was about 22% of all the recorded Harmer's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Harmer families in 1891.
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What did your Harmer ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, General Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Harmer. 9% of Harmer men worked as a General Labourer and 69% of Harmer women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Harmer were Gardener and Unpaid Domestic.

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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

  • General Labourer
    9%
  • Bricklayer
    5%
  • Builders Labourer
    5%
  • Gardener
    4%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    69%
  • Housewife
    3%
  • Domestic Servant
    3%
  • Unpaid Domestic
    3%

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Census Records

There are 84,000 census records available for the last name Harmer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Harmer 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 6,000 immigration records available for the last name Harmer. 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 6,000 military records available for the last name Harmer. For the veterans among your Harmer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Harmer lifespan?

Between 1942 and 2004, in the United States, Harmer life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1952, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Harmer in 1942 was 64, and 75 in 2004.

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