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Harkel Family History

Harkel Surname 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: Harker, Harke, Markel, Harmel, Hartel, Harkey, Hackel, Harel, Harpel

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Where is the Harkel family from?

You can see how Harkel families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Harkel family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Harkel families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 2 Harkel families living in Hampshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Harkel's in United Kingdom. Hampshire had the highest population of Harkel families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Harkel surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Harkel ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Harkel. 72% of Harkel men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Harkel women worked as a Housekeeper.

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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

  • Laborer
    72%
  • Farm Laborer
    29%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    100%

What Harkel family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 407 census records available for the last name Harkel. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Harkel 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 77 immigration records available for the last name Harkel. 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 33 military records available for the last name Harkel. For the veterans among your Harkel ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Harkel lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2004, in the United States, Harkel life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1970, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Harkel in 1968 was 88, and 76 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Harkel

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Harkel 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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