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Harmse Family History

Harmse Surname Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Harms, Harmsen, Hare, Halse, Hase, Harman, Harle, Larose, Carse

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Where is the Harmse family from?

You can see how Harmse families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Harmse family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Harmse families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 9 Harmse families living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Harmse's in USA. New York had the highest population of Harmse families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Harmse surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 95 census records available for the last name Harmse. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Harmse 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 145 immigration records available for the last name Harmse. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 95 military records available for the last name Harmse. For the veterans among your Harmse ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Harmse lifespan?

Between 1971 and 2001, in the United States, Harmse life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1971, and highest in 1982. The average life expectancy for Harmse in 1971 was 62, and 88 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Harmse 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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