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Harmer Name Meaning

English (mainly East Anglia and the southeast): from a Norman personal name composed of the Germanic elements hari, heri ‘army’ + mari, meri ‘famous’. English: habitational name from Haremere Hall in Etchingham, Sussex, which is named from Old English har ‘gray’ + mere ‘pool’.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names ©2013, Oxford University Press


Similar surnames: Harker, Harger, Jarmer, Hanmer, Hamer, Harder, Hammer, Dormer, Armer

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Harmer Family Origin

Where is the Harmer family from?

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You can see how Harmer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Harmer family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Harmer families were found in the UK in 1891. In 1911 there were 130 Harmer families living in Ontario. This was about 64% of all the recorded Harmer's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Harmer families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Harmer surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

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Harmer Family Occupations

What did your Harmer ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer and Clerk were the top reported jobs for men and women in the CA named Harmer. 29% of Harmer men worked as a Farmer and 12% of Harmer women worked as a Clerk. Some less common occupations for Americans named Harmer were Mechanic and Operator

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Top Male Occupations in 1921

  • Farmer
    29%
  • Labourer
    9%
  • Laborer
    6%
  • Mechanic
    4%

Top Female Occupations in 1921

  • Clerk
    12%
  • Farmer
    12%
  • Housewife
    12%
  • Operator
    12%

*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

Harmer Historical Records

What Harmer family records will you find?

Census Record

There are 84,000 census records available for the last name Harmer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Harmer census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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Passenger List

There are 6,000 immigration records available for the last name Harmer. 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 Card

There are 6,000 military records available for the last name Harmer. For the veterans among your Harmer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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Harmer Life Expectancy

What is the average Harmer lifespan?

Between 1942 and 2004, in the United States, Harmer life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1952, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Harmer in 1942 was 64, and 75 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Harmer

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Harmer ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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