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Harmens Family History

Harmens 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: Hermens, Harmes, Hargens, Harben, Harden, Haren, Harman, Hermes

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Where is the Harmens family from?

You can see how Harmens families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Harmens family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1880 and 1920. The most Harmens families were found in USA in 1880. In 1881 there were 2 Harmens families living in Lanarkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Harmens's in Scotland. Lanarkshire had the highest population of Harmens families in 1881.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Harmens 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 177 census records available for the last name Harmens. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Harmens 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 489 immigration records available for the last name Harmens. 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 14 military records available for the last name Harmens. For the veterans among your Harmens ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Harmens lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Harmens life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1998, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Harmens in 1963 was 86, and 91 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Harmens 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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