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Harkell Family History

Harkell Surname Meaning

see Arkell.

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


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Where is the Harkell family from?

You can see how Harkell families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Harkell family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Harkell families were found in and USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 7 Harkell families living in Warwickshire. This was about 58% of all the recorded Harkell's in United Kingdom. Warwickshire had the highest population of Harkell families in 1891.
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What did your Harkell ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Haulage Hand and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Harkell. 100% of Harkell men worked as a Haulage Hand and 60% of Harkell women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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 1939

  • Haulage Hand
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    60%
  • Old Age Pensioner
    40%

What Harkell family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Harkell. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Harkell 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 151 immigration records available for the last name Harkell. 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 134 military records available for the last name Harkell. For the veterans among your Harkell ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Harkell lifespan?

Between 1968 and 1996, in the United States, Harkell life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1968, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Harkell in 1968 was 44, and 74 in 1996.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Harkell

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Harkell 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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