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Harmelin Family History

Harmelin 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: Harmeling, Hamelin, Harmelink, Marcelin, Hamlin, Gamelin, Harmel

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Where is the Harmelin family from?

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

What did your Harmelin ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman was the top reported job for people in the USA named Harmelin. 100% of Harmelin men worked as a Salesman. .

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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

  • Salesman
    100%
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Census Records

There are 292 census records available for the last name Harmelin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Harmelin 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 130 immigration records available for the last name Harmelin. 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 59 military records available for the last name Harmelin. For the veterans among your Harmelin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Harmelin lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2003, in the United States, Harmelin life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2000, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Harmelin in 1965 was 58, and 89 in 2003.

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