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Harmeth Family History

Harmeth 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, Harmel, Halseth, Hereth, Hargett, Harmes, Warmuth, Warmoth

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Where is the Harmeth family from?

You can see how Harmeth families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Harmeth family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Harmeth families living in Massachusetts. This was about 40% of all the recorded Harmeth's in USA. Massachusetts had the highest population of Harmeth families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Harmeth 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 46 census records available for the last name Harmeth. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Harmeth 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 14 immigration records available for the last name Harmeth. 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 6 military records available for the last name Harmeth. For the veterans among your Harmeth ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Harmeth lifespan?

Between 1972 and 2002, in the United States, Harmeth life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Harmeth in 1972 was 78, and 93 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Harmeth 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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