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Harmann Family History

Harmann Name Meaning

German: from a personal name composed of the ancient Germanic elements heri hari ‘army’ + man ‘man’ (see Hermann ).

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


Similar surnames: Hermann, Hagmann, Hartmann, Harman, Hammann, Haumann, Barmann, Hamann

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Where is the Harmann family from?

You can see how Harmann families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Harmann family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Harmann families were found in and USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 11 Harmann families living in Yorkshire. This was about 35% of all the recorded Harmann's in United Kingdom. Yorkshire had the highest population of Harmann families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Harmann surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Harmann ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Farm Laborer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Harmann. 31% of Harmann men worked as a Farmer and 28% of Harmann women worked as a Farm Laborer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Harmann were Truck Driver and Clerk. .

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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
    31%
  • Laborer
    16%
  • Salesman
    12%
  • Truck Driver
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Farm Laborer
    28%
  • Finisher
    19%
  • Housework
    19%
  • Clerk
    19%
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Census Records

There are 4,000 census records available for the last name Harmann. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Harmann 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 Harmann. 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 711 military records available for the last name Harmann. For the veterans among your Harmann ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Harmann lifespan?

Between 1958 and 2004, in the United States, Harmann life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1958, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Harmann in 1958 was 43, and 98 in 2004.

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