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Harmison Family History

Harmison Surname Meaning

English (Northumberland): from a variant of the male personal name Armin with prosthetic H- + -son.

Armin is itself from Ermin a pet form of any of several Norman names in Ermen- Ermin- which derive from ancient Germanic erman- ‘powerful’.

For example, Ermenald Ermingaud.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Harmison family from?

You can see how Harmison families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Harmison family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Harmison families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 24 Harmison families living in Northumberland. This was about 52% of all the recorded Harmison's in United Kingdom. Northumberland had the highest population of Harmison families in 1891.
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What did your Harmison 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 Harmison. 100% of Harmison men worked as a General Labourer and 100% of Harmison 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%

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Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Harmison. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Harmison 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 172 immigration records available for the last name Harmison. 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 541 military records available for the last name Harmison. For the veterans among your Harmison ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Harmison lifespan?

Between 1947 and 2004, in the United States, Harmison life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1955, and highest in 1975. The average life expectancy for Harmison in 1947 was 40, and 81 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Harmison 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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