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Harimer Family History

Harimer 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: Harmer, Larimer, Hamer, Farmer, Harper, Harker, Hammer, Harder

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Where is the Harimer family from?

You can see how Harimer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Harimer family name was found in the UK in 1891. In 1891 there were 3 Harimer families living in Leicestershire. This was 100% of all the recorded Harimer's in United Kingdom. Leicestershire had the highest population of Harimer families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Harimer 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 18 census records available for the last name Harimer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Harimer 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 3 immigration records available for the last name Harimer. 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 military records available for the last name Harimer. For the veterans among your Harimer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Harimer lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Harimer 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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