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Harmiston Family History

Harmiston 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, Harston, Hamilton, Ormiston, Harbison, Hardison, Harrison

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Where is the Harmiston family from?

You can see how Harmiston families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Harmiston family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Harmiston families were found in and Scotland in 1851. In 1851 there were 14 Harmiston families living in Roxburghshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Harmiston's in Scotland. Roxburghshire had the highest population of Harmiston families in 1851.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Harmiston surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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  • 1861
  • 1871
  • 1881
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Census Records

There are 166 census records available for the last name Harmiston. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Harmiston 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 21 immigration records available for the last name Harmiston. 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 5 military records available for the last name Harmiston. For the veterans among your Harmiston ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Harmiston lifespan?

Average Harmiston life expectancy in 1985 was 70 years. This was lower than the general public life expectancy which was 73.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Harmiston 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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