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Harmsen Family History

Harmsen Surname Meaning

North German Dutch and Danish: patronymic from the personal name Harm.

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


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Where is the Harmsen family from?

You can see how Harmsen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Harmsen family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Harmsen families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 6 Harmsen families living in Yorkshire. This was about 32% of all the recorded Harmsen's in United Kingdom. Yorkshire had the highest population of Harmsen families in 1891.
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What did your Harmsen ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Harmsen. 37% of Harmsen men worked as a Farmer and 38% of Harmsen women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Harmsen were Mechanic and Housekeeper.

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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 Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    37%
  • Laborer
    13%
  • Farm Laborer
    6%
  • Mechanic
    6%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    38%
  • Stenographer
    38%
  • Housekeeper
    25%

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Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Harmsen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Harmsen 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Harmsen. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Harmsen. For the veterans among your Harmsen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Harmsen lifespan?

Between 1943 and 2004, in the United States, Harmsen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1943, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Harmsen in 1943 was 50, and 75 in 2004.

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