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Harmount Family History

Harmount 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: Harcourt, Harmon, Harroun, Harmony, Harmond, Harman, Hammond, Harton

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Where is the Harmount family from?

You can see how Harmount families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Harmount family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Harmount families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 3 Harmount families living in Ohio. This was 100% of all the recorded Harmount's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Harmount families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Harmount surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Harmount ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Machine Operator were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Harmount. 72% of Harmount men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Harmount women worked as a Machine Operator. .

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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 Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    72%
  • Salesman
    29%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Machine Operator
    100%
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Census Records

There are 677 census records available for the last name Harmount. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Harmount 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 24 immigration records available for the last name Harmount. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the USA, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 134 military records available for the last name Harmount. For the veterans among your Harmount ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Harmount lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2003, in the United States, Harmount life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1971, and highest in 1975. The average life expectancy for Harmount in 1963 was 81, and 87 in 2003.

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