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Harmant Family History

Harmant 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: Harman, Harmann, Hardman, Harland, Karman, Hayman, Warman, Farman

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Where is the Harmant family from?

You can see how Harmant families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Harmant family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1911. The most Harmant families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1911 there were 2 Harmant families living in Ontario. This was 100% of all the recorded Harmant's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Harmant families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Harmant surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Harmant ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Artist was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Harmant. 100% of Harmant women worked as an Artist. .

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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.

Top Female Occupations In 1921

  • Artist
    100%
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Census Records

There are 141 census records available for the last name Harmant. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Harmant 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 84 immigration records available for the last name Harmant. 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 9 military records available for the last name Harmant. For the veterans among your Harmant ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Harmant lifespan?

Between 1977 and 2001, in the United States, Harmant life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2001, and highest in 1982. The average life expectancy for Harmant in 1977 was 89, and 38 in 2001.

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