History of your Surname
Get access to Harama family records.Start a free trial

Harama Family History

Harama Name 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: Harada, Halama, Hardman, Arata, Harman, Araya, Salama, Rama, Hakala

Search for a relative to learn more about your family history.

Hint: Try searching for a relative alive in 1940.

Black & white image of a young woman scientist

Where is the Harama family from?

You can see how Harama families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Harama family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Harama family living in Illinois. This was about 50% of all the recorded Harama's in USA. Illinois and 1 other state had the highest population of Harama families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Harama surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Harama ancestors do for a living?

Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Harama ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

What Harama family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 18 census records available for the last name Harama. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Harama census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

Search Canadian census records for Harama

Passenger Lists

There are 7 immigration records available for the last name Harama. 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.

View all Harama immigration records

Draft Cards

There are 1 military records available for the last name Harama. For the veterans among your Harama ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

View all Harama military records

You've only scratched the surface of Harama family history

Discover More

What is the average Harama lifespan?

Discover the unique achievements of ancestors in the Harama family tree

Explore Your Tree

Browse profiles of historical people with the Harama last name

Search for another surname
Enter last name/surname
Start a 14-Day Free Trial