Harniman Family History

Harniman Surname Meaning

see Herniman.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016

Similar surnames: Hardiman, Harriman, Hardman, Harman, Hartman, Hartigan, Hardeman, Harleman, Hannigan, Hurliman

3,000 record(s) for Harniman

1K	Birth, Marriage, and Deaths
66	Military Records
47	Immigration Records
1K	Census and Voter Lists
1K	Member Trees

Where is the Harniman family from?

You can see how Harniman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Harniman family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Harniman families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1880 there was 1 Harniman family living in Connecticut. This was 100% of all the recorded Harniman's in USA. Connecticut had the highest population of Harniman families in 1880.

Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Harniman surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Harniman ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid domestic duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Harniman.

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

Top Female Occupations In 1939

Unpaid domestic duties

80%

House duties (unpaid)

20%

What Harniman family records will you find?

Census Record

There are 1K census records available for the last name Harniman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Harniman census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

Passenger List

There are 47 immigration records available for the last name Harniman. 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.

Military Records

There are 66 military records available for the last name Harniman. For the veterans among your Harniman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

What is the average Harniman lifespan?

Between 1970 and 2002, in the United States, Harniman life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1990, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Harniman in 1970 was 82, and 86 in 2002.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Harniman 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.