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Harmstone Family History

Harmstone 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: Harston, Hailstone, Armstong, Hampton, Hurston, Harton, Haston

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Where is the Harmstone family from?

You can see how Harmstone families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Harmstone family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Harmstone families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 12 Harmstone families living in Lancashire. This was about 41% of all the recorded Harmstone's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Harmstone families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Harmstone 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 Harmstone ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Domestic Unpaid was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Harmstone. 34% of Harmstone women worked as a Domestic Unpaid.

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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.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Domestic Unpaid
    34%
  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    34%
  • Household Duties
    34%

What Harmstone family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 227 census records available for the last name Harmstone. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Harmstone 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 65 immigration records available for the last name Harmstone. 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 8 military records available for the last name Harmstone. For the veterans among your Harmstone ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Harmstone lifespan?

Between 1982 and 1999, in the United States, Harmstone life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1999, and highest in 1982. The average life expectancy for Harmstone in 1982 was 82, and 72 in 1999.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Harmstone

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Harmstone 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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