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Harkison Family History

Harkison 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: Harmison, Harbison, Hardison, Harrison, Harvison, Parkison, Harkin

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Where is the Harkison family from?

You can see how Harkison families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Harkison family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Harkison families were found in and USA in 1880. In 1891 there was 1 Harkison family living in Lancashire. This was 100% of all the recorded Harkison's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Harkison families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Harkison 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 Harkison ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Harkison. 100% of Harkison 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 Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 494 census records available for the last name Harkison. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Harkison 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 141 immigration records available for the last name Harkison. 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 121 military records available for the last name Harkison. For the veterans among your Harkison ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Harkison lifespan?

Between 1940 and 2003, in the United States, Harkison life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Harkison in 1940 was 68, and 84 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Harkison

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Harkison 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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