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Harmala Family History

Harmala 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: Harman, Haapala, Karjala, Hakala, Hautala, Harmel, Hamada, Hatala

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Where is the Harmala family from?

You can see how Harmala families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Harmala family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 3 Harmala families living in Michigan. This was about 15% of all the recorded Harmala's in USA. Michigan and 2 other states had the highest population of Harmala families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Harmala 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 Harmala ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Harmala. 40% of Harmala men worked as a Laborer.

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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

  • Laborer
    40%
  • Sawyer
    20%
  • Farmer
    20%
  • Miner
    20%

What Harmala family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 273 census records available for the last name Harmala. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Harmala 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 195 immigration records available for the last name Harmala. 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 52 military records available for the last name Harmala. For the veterans among your Harmala ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Harmala lifespan?

Between 1961 and 2002, in the United States, Harmala life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1961, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Harmala in 1961 was 55, and 79 in 2002.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Harmala

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Harmala 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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