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Harrman Family History

Harrman 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: Hardman, Harman, Hartman, Harriman, Herrman, Harryman, Karman, Hayman

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Where is the Harrman family from?

You can see how Harrman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Harrman family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Harrman families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 5 Harrman families living in Ontario. This was about 42% of all the recorded Harrman's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Harrman families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Harrman surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Harrman ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Harrman. 40% of Harrman men worked as a Laborer and 30% of Harrman women worked as a Teacher. Some less common occupations for Americans named Harrman were Farm Laborer and Typist.

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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

  • Laborer
    40%
  • Farmer
    35%
  • Salesman
    14%
  • Farm Laborer
    14%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    30%
  • Maid
    30%
  • Nurse
    20%
  • Typist
    20%

What Harrman family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Harrman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Harrman 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 230 immigration records available for the last name Harrman. 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 202 military records available for the last name Harrman. For the veterans among your Harrman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Harrman lifespan?

Between 1965 and 1997, in the United States, Harrman life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1982, and highest in 1976. The average life expectancy for Harrman in 1965 was 79, and 86 in 1997.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Harrman 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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