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Harmata Family History

Harmata 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: Armata, Arata, Harman, Hirata, Hamada, Harada, Armato, Harvat

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Where is the Harmata family from?

You can see how Harmata families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Harmata family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Harmata family living in Illinois. This was about 25% of all the recorded Harmata's in USA. Illinois and 3 other states had the highest population of Harmata families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Harmata surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Harmata ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Bookkeeper was the top reported job for people in the USA named Harmata. 100% of Harmata women worked as a Bookkeeper. .

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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 Female Occupations In 1940

  • Bookkeeper
    100%
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Census Records

There are 272 census records available for the last name Harmata. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Harmata 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 155 immigration records available for the last name Harmata. 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 42 military records available for the last name Harmata. For the veterans among your Harmata ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Harmata lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2002, in the United States, Harmata life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 1969. The average life expectancy for Harmata in 1965 was 83, and 86 in 2002.

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