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Harmet Family History

Harmet 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: Harmer, Harmel, Harmes, Harvey, Hare, Harben, Garret, Hart, Hamel

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Where is the Harmet family from?

You can see how Harmet families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Harmet family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Harmet families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 3 Harmet families living in Devon. This was 100% of all the recorded Harmet's in United Kingdom. Devon had the highest population of Harmet families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Harmet surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 131 census records available for the last name Harmet. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Harmet 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 36 immigration records available for the last name Harmet. 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 28 military records available for the last name Harmet. For the veterans among your Harmet ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Harmet lifespan?

Between 1963 and 1987, in the United States, Harmet life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1987, and highest in 1976. The average life expectancy for Harmet in 1963 was 63, and 58 in 1987.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Harmet 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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