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Harmeyer Family History

Harmeyer Surname Meaning

North German: variant of Harmann in which -meyer (see Meyer) was substituted for -mann man.

Alternatively a cognate of 2 below.

Possibly also Dutch: variant archaic or Americanized of Harmeijer a status name or occupational name composed of haar ‘overgrown sandy hill’

(denoting a farm or estate on such location) + meier ‘commissioner superintendant tenant farmer’.

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


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Where is the Harmeyer family from?

You can see how Harmeyer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Harmeyer family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Harmeyer families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 53 Harmeyer families living in Ohio. This was about 42% of all the recorded Harmeyer's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Harmeyer families in 1880.
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What did your Harmeyer ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Bookkeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Harmeyer. 24% of Harmeyer men worked as a Laborer and 28% of Harmeyer women worked as a Bookkeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Harmeyer were Proprietor and Packer.

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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
    24%
  • Farmer
    22%
  • Truck Driver
    12%
  • Proprietor
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Bookkeeper
    28%
  • Maid
    23%
  • Housewife
    17%
  • Packer
    12%

What Harmeyer family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Harmeyer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Harmeyer 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 372 immigration records available for the last name Harmeyer. 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 759 military records available for the last name Harmeyer. For the veterans among your Harmeyer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Harmeyer lifespan?

Between 1955 and 2004, in the United States, Harmeyer life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1955, and highest in 1978. The average life expectancy for Harmeyer in 1955 was 37, and 62 in 2004.

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