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Harmetz Family History

Harmetz 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: Hartz, Harmer, Harmel, Hargett, Habetz, Harmes, Hammett, Harnett

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Where is the Harmetz family from?

You can see how Harmetz families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Harmetz family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Harmetz family living in Massachusetts. This was about 50% of all the recorded Harmetz's in USA. Massachusetts and 1 other state had the highest population of Harmetz families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Harmetz 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 61 census records available for the last name Harmetz. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Harmetz 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 32 immigration records available for the last name Harmetz. 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 8 military records available for the last name Harmetz. For the veterans among your Harmetz ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Harmetz lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2003, in the United States, Harmetz life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1963, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Harmetz in 1963 was 49, and 72 in 2003.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Harmetz 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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