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Harmey Family History

Harmey 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: Harvey, Harley, Harmer, Harmel, Harney, Harkey, Harmes, Harsey

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Where is the Harmey family from?

You can see how Harmey families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Harmey family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Harmey families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there was 1 Harmey family living in Norfolk. This was 100% of all the recorded Harmey's in United Kingdom. Norfolk had the highest population of Harmey families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Harmey 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 Harmey ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Clerk was the top reported job for people in the USA named Harmey. 50% of Harmey women worked as a Clerk.

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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 Female Occupations In 1940

  • Clerk
    50%
  • Carpet Weaver
    50%

What Harmey family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 816 census records available for the last name Harmey. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Harmey 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 67 immigration records available for the last name Harmey. 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 36 military records available for the last name Harmey. For the veterans among your Harmey ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Harmey lifespan?

Between 1972 and 2002, in the United States, Harmey life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Harmey in 1972 was 85, and 86 in 2002.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Harmey

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Harmey 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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