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Harmony Family History

Harmony Surname Meaning

Variant of Harmon a surname of German origin. English: unexplained. This surname is very rare in Britain.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Harmony family from?

You can see how Harmony families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Harmony family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Harmony families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 11 Harmony families living in Northumberland. This was about 69% of all the recorded Harmony's in United Kingdom. Northumberland had the highest population of Harmony families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Harmony 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 Harmony ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Seamstress were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Harmony. 24% of Harmony men worked as a Farmer and 16% of Harmony women worked as a Seamstress. Some less common occupations for Americans named Harmony were Carpenter and Waitress.

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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

  • Farmer
    24%
  • Laborer
    24%
  • Machinist
    9%
  • Carpenter
    9%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Seamstress
    16%
  • Stenographer
    16%
  • Manager
    16%
  • Waitress
    11%

What Harmony family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 4,000 census records available for the last name Harmony. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Harmony 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 417 immigration records available for the last name Harmony. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Harmony. For the veterans among your Harmony ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Harmony lifespan?

Between 1957 and 2004, in the United States, Harmony life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1957, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Harmony in 1957 was 51, and 72 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Harmony

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Harmony 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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