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Harmis Family History

Harmis 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: Harris, Hargis, Harms, Harmes, Hartis, Paris, Harman, Hermes, Hatzis

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Where is the Harmis family from?

You can see how Harmis families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Harmis family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Harmis families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 16 Harmis families living in Ohio. This was about 50% of all the recorded Harmis's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Harmis families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Harmis 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 Harmis ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, New Worker was the top reported job for people in the USA named Harmis. 50% of Harmis men worked as a New Worker.

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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

  • New Worker
    50%
  • Upholsterer
    50%

What Harmis family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 359 census records available for the last name Harmis. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Harmis 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 47 immigration records available for the last name Harmis. 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 71 military records available for the last name Harmis. For the veterans among your Harmis ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Harmis lifespan?

Between 1969 and 2002, in the United States, Harmis life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1991, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Harmis in 1969 was 80, and 95 in 2002.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Harmis

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Harmis 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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