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Harakal Family History

Harakal Surname Meaning

Rusyn (from Slovakia; Harakaľ): nickname from harakaľ ‘woodpecker’ a Rusyn loanword from Hungarian harkály.

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


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Where is the Harakal family from?

You can see how Harakal families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Harakal family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Harakal families were found in USA in 1920. In 1871 there was 1 Harakal family living in Angus. This was 100% of all the recorded Harakal's in Scotland. Angus had the highest population of Harakal families in 1871.
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What did your Harakal ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Labor and Houseworker were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Harakal. 37% of Harakal men worked as a Labor and 100% of Harakal women worked as a Houseworker.

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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

  • Labor
    37%
  • Laborer
    32%
  • Farm Help
    11%
  • New Worker
    11%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Houseworker
    100%

What Harakal family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 446 census records available for the last name Harakal. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Harakal 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 106 immigration records available for the last name Harakal. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 240 military records available for the last name Harakal. For the veterans among your Harakal ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Harakal lifespan?

Between 1960 and 2004, in the United States, Harakal life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1960, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Harakal in 1960 was 33, and 73 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Harakal 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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