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Harkley Family History

Harkley 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: Hartley, Harley, Hackley, Harkey, Markley, Barkley, Harvey, Halley

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Where is the Harkley family from?

You can see how Harkley families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Harkley family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Harkley families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 11 Harkley families living in Leicestershire. This was about 35% of all the recorded Harkley's in United Kingdom. Leicestershire and 1 other county had the highest population of Harkley families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Harkley 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 Harkley ancestors do for a living?

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

What Harkley family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Harkley. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Harkley 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 143 immigration records available for the last name Harkley. 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 231 military records available for the last name Harkley. For the veterans among your Harkley ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Harkley lifespan?

Between 1959 and 2002, in the United States, Harkley life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Harkley in 1959 was 52, and 65 in 2002.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Harkley

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Harkley 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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