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Harmston Family History

Harmston Surname Meaning

English: habitational name from Harmston in Lincolnshire which probably derives its name from the Old Norse personal name Hermóthr (genitive Hermóths)

+ Old English tūn ‘farmstead estate’.

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


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Where is the Harmston family from?

You can see how Harmston families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Harmston family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Harmston families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 123 Harmston families living in Lincolnshire. This was about 39% of all the recorded Harmston's in United Kingdom. Lincolnshire had the highest population of Harmston families in 1891.
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What did your Harmston ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Farm Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Harmston. 20% of Harmston men worked as a Farm Labourer and 84% of Harmston women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Harmston were Master Blacksmith (heavy Worker) and Paid Dom 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

  • Farm Labourer
    20%
  • Colliery Hewer
    15%
  • Coal Miner Shift Work Below
    10%
  • Master Blacksmith (heavy Worker)
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    84%
  • Unpaid Domestic
    8%
  • Stenographer
    3%
  • Paid Dom Duties
    3%

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Census Records

There are 5,000 census records available for the last name Harmston. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Harmston 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 291 immigration records available for the last name Harmston. 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 345 military records available for the last name Harmston. For the veterans among your Harmston ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Harmston lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2003, in the United States, Harmston life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1983, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Harmston in 1966 was 68, and 72 in 2003.

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