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Harmeson Family History

Harmeson 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: Harmison, Harbeson, Hampson, Margeson, Harmon, Arneson, Narveson

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Where is the Harmeson family from?

You can see how Harmeson families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Harmeson family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Harmeson families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 4 Harmeson families living in Kent. This was about 33% of all the recorded Harmeson's in United Kingdom. Kent and 1 other county had the highest population of Harmeson families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Harmeson 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 Harmeson ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Clerk were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Harmeson. 45% of Harmeson men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Harmeson women worked as a Clerk.

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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

  • Farmer
    45%
  • Laborer
    34%
  • Salesman
    23%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Clerk
    100%

What Harmeson family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Harmeson. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Harmeson 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 76 immigration records available for the last name Harmeson. 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 190 military records available for the last name Harmeson. For the veterans among your Harmeson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Harmeson lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Harmeson life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1990, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Harmeson in 1962 was 72, and 67 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Harmeson

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Harmeson 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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