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Harryman Family History

Harryman Surname Meaning

English (Kent): variant of Harriman.

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


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Where is the Harryman family from?

You can see how Harryman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Harryman family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Harryman families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 71 Harryman families living in Kent. This was about 49% of all the recorded Harryman's in United Kingdom. Kent had the highest population of Harryman families in 1891.
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What did your Harryman ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Farmer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Harryman. 50% of Harryman men worked as a Farmer and 91% of Harryman women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Harryman were Carpenter Joiner and Housewife.

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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

  • Farmer
    50%
  • Carpenter Joiner
    50%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    91%
  • Domestic Duties
    6%
  • Housewife
    4%

What Harryman family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 7,000 census records available for the last name Harryman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Harryman 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 380 immigration records available for the last name Harryman. 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 Harryman. For the veterans among your Harryman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Harryman lifespan?

Between 1945 and 2004, in the United States, Harryman life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1945, and highest in 1976. The average life expectancy for Harryman in 1945 was 27, and 73 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Harryman

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Harryman 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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