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Harkoff Family History

Harkoff 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: Harloff, Markoff, Karhoff, Tarnoff, Harruff, Sarnoff, Hartkopf

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Where is the Harkoff family from?

You can see how Harkoff families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Harkoff family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Harkoff family living in Ohio. This was about 50% of all the recorded Harkoff's in USA. Ohio and 1 other state had the highest population of Harkoff families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Harkoff 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 Harkoff ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Harkoff. 100% of Harkoff men worked as a Farmer.

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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 Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    100%

What Harkoff family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 89 census records available for the last name Harkoff. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Harkoff 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 34 immigration records available for the last name Harkoff. 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 27 military records available for the last name Harkoff. For the veterans among your Harkoff ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Harkoff lifespan?

Between 1977 and 2003, in the United States, Harkoff life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1993, and highest in 1980. The average life expectancy for Harkoff in 1977 was 87, and 77 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Harkoff

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Harkoff 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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