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Harming Family History

Harming 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: Harding, Harling, Harting, Haring, Hamming, Harring, Herring, Harman

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Where is the Harming family from?

You can see how Harming families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Harming family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Harming families were found in USA in 1920. In 1861 there were 8 Harming families living in Kirkcudbrightshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Harming's in Scotland. Kirkcudbrightshire had the highest population of Harming families in 1861.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Harming 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 669 census records available for the last name Harming. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Harming 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 95 immigration records available for the last name Harming. 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 156 military records available for the last name Harming. For the veterans among your Harming ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Harming lifespan?

Between 1969 and 1979, in the United States, Harming life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 1969. The average life expectancy for Harming in 1969 was 93, and 70 in 1979.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Harming 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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