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Harkington Family History

Harkington 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: Harrington, Tarkington, Warrington, Barrington, Carrington

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Where is the Harkington family from?

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

There are 35 census records available for the last name Harkington. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Harkington 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 6 immigration records available for the last name Harkington. 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 6 military records available for the last name Harkington. For the veterans among your Harkington ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Harkington lifespan?

Average Harkington life expectancy in 1975 was 73 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 70.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Harkington 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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