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Harkland Family History

Harkland 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: Harland, Markland, Hartland, Marland, Kirkland, Garland, Lackland

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Where is the Harkland family from?

You can see how Harkland families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Harkland family name was found in the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1861 and 1911. The most Harkland families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 6 Harkland families living in Lancashire. This was about 86% of all the recorded Harkland's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Harkland families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Harkland 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 Harkland ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Maid was the top reported job for people in the USA named Harkland. 100% of Harkland women worked as a Maid.

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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 Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    100%

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Census Records

There are 68 census records available for the last name Harkland. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Harkland 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 12 immigration records available for the last name Harkland. 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 5 military records available for the last name Harkland. For the veterans among your Harkland ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Harkland lifespan?

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Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Harkland

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