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Harmson Family History

Harmson Surname Meaning

variant of Armson with prosthetic H-.

Source: The Concise Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain, 2021


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Where is the Harmson family from?

You can see how Harmson families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Harmson family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Harmson families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 11 Harmson families living in Yorkshire. This was about 50% of all the recorded Harmson's in United Kingdom. Yorkshire had the highest population of Harmson families in 1891.
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What did your Harmson 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 Harmson. 100% of Harmson men worked as a General Labourer and 100% of Harmson 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%

What Harmson family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Harmson. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Harmson 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 338 immigration records available for the last name Harmson. 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 124 military records available for the last name Harmson. For the veterans among your Harmson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Harmson lifespan?

Between 1972 and 2001, in the United States, Harmson life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1996, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Harmson in 1972 was 45, and 75 in 2001.

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