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Harmar Family History

Harmar Surname Meaning

see Harmer.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Harmar family from?

You can see how Harmar families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Harmar family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Harmar families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1891 there were 6 Harmar families living in Sussex. This was about 38% of all the recorded Harmar's in United Kingdom. Sussex had the highest population of Harmar families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Harmar 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 Harmar ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Harmar. 80% of Harmar women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    80%
  • Private Means
    20%

What Harmar family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Harmar. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Harmar 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 233 immigration records available for the last name Harmar. 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 256 military records available for the last name Harmar. For the veterans among your Harmar ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Harmar lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2002, in the United States, Harmar life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1985, and highest in 1968. The average life expectancy for Harmar in 1966 was 83, and 86 in 2002.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Harmar

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Harmar 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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