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Harmeston Family History

Harmeston Surname Meaning

see Harmston.

Source: The Concise Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain, 2021


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Where is the Harmeston family from?

You can see how Harmeston families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Harmeston family name was found in the UK, and Scotland between 1881 and 1891. The most Harmeston families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 22 Harmeston families living in Northumberland. This was 100% of all the recorded Harmeston's in United Kingdom. Northumberland had the highest population of Harmeston families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Harmeston 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 Harmeston ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, General Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Harmeston. 100% of Harmeston men worked as a General Labourer and 100% of Harmeston 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 Male Occupations In 1939

  • General Labourer
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

What Harmeston family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 202 census records available for the last name Harmeston. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Harmeston 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 7 immigration records available for the last name Harmeston. 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 4 military records available for the last name Harmeston. For the veterans among your Harmeston ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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