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Hariman Family History

Hariman 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: Hardman, Harman, Hardiman, Hartman, Harriman, Karman, Hayman, Warman

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Where is the Hariman family from?

You can see how Hariman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hariman family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Hariman families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 10 Hariman families living in New Brunswick. This was about 91% of all the recorded Hariman's in Canada. New Brunswick had the highest population of Hariman families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hariman surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Hariman ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Retired and Waitress were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Hariman. 34% of Hariman men worked as a Retired and 100% of Hariman women worked as a Waitress. .

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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

  • Retired
    34%
  • Farmer
    34%
  • Carpenter
    34%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Waitress
    100%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Hariman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hariman 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 253 immigration records available for the last name Hariman. 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 181 military records available for the last name Hariman. For the veterans among your Hariman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hariman lifespan?

Between 1951 and 1995, in the United States, Hariman life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1968, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Hariman in 1951 was 43, and 96 in 1995.

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