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Harryman Name Meaning

English (Kent): variant of Harriman .

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


Similar surnames: Hardyman, Herriman, Hayman, Merryman, Hardman, Horseman, Herrman

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Where is the Harryman family from?

You can see how Harryman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Harryman family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Harryman families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 7 Harryman families living in Ontario. This was about 70% of all the recorded Harryman's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Harryman families in 1911.
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What did your Harryman ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Harryman. 21% of Harryman men worked as a Farmer and 23% of Harryman women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Harryman were Truck Driver and Saleslady. .

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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

  • Farmer
    21%
  • Laborer
    18%
  • Salesman
    11%
  • Truck Driver
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    23%
  • Housekeeper
    14%
  • Day Labor
    14%
  • Saleslady
    14%
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Census Records

There are 7,000 census records available for the last name Harryman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Harryman 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 380 immigration records available for the last name Harryman. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Harryman. For the veterans among your Harryman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Harryman lifespan?

Between 1945 and 2004, in the United States, Harryman life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1945, and highest in 1976. The average life expectancy for Harryman in 1945 was 27, and 73 in 2004.

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