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Harima Family History

Harima 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: Arima, Hardman, Harman, Hakim, Farina, Hari, Hariri, Maria, Hara

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Where is the Harima family from?

You can see how Harima families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Harima family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Harima family living in California. This was about 33% of all the recorded Harima's in USA. California and 2 other states had the highest population of Harima families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Harima surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Harima ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 31 census records available for the last name Harima. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Harima 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 95 immigration records available for the last name Harima. 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 12 military records available for the last name Harima. For the veterans among your Harima ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Harima lifespan?

Between 1989 and 2000, in the United States, Harima life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1989, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Harima in 1989 was 76, and 79 in 2000.

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