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Harmitz Family History

Harmitz 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, Garlitz, Marwitz, Hritz, Harrity, Damitz, Hurvitz, Hurwitz

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Where is the Harmitz family from?

You can see how Harmitz families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Harmitz family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 3 Harmitz families living in New York. This was about 75% of all the recorded Harmitz's in USA. New York had the highest population of Harmitz families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Harmitz 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 43 census records available for the last name Harmitz. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Harmitz 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 12 immigration records available for the last name Harmitz. 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 Harmitz. For the veterans among your Harmitz ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Harmitz lifespan?

Between 1970 and 1997, in the United States, Harmitz life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1994, and highest in 1970. The average life expectancy for Harmitz in 1970 was 78, and 77 in 1997.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Harmitz 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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