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Harmier Family History

Harmier 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: Harrier, Harmer, Hamer, Farmer, Harper, Harker, Hammer, Harder

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Where is the Harmier family from?

You can see how Harmier families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Harmier family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Harmier families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 12 Harmier families living in Illinois. This was about 57% of all the recorded Harmier's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Harmier families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Harmier 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 151 census records available for the last name Harmier. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Harmier 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 33 immigration records available for the last name Harmier. 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 65 military records available for the last name Harmier. For the veterans among your Harmier ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Harmier lifespan?

Between 1970 and 2004, in the United States, Harmier life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1971, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Harmier in 1970 was 69, and 94 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Harmier 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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