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Harkonen Family History

Harkonen 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: Halonen, Karvonen, Harken, Harben, Harden, Haren, Harker, Harkness

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Where is the Harkonen family from?

You can see how Harkonen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Harkonen family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Harkonen families were found in USA in 1920. In 1871 there was 1 Harkonen family living in Lanarkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Harkonen's in Scotland. Lanarkshire had the highest population of Harkonen families in 1871.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Harkonen 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 Harkonen ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Maid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Harkonen. 31% of Harkonen men worked as a Farmer and 30% of Harkonen women worked as a Maid. Some less common occupations for Americans named Harkonen were Farm Laborer and Cook.

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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
    31%
  • Laborer
    31%
  • Truck Driver
    24%
  • Farm Laborer
    16%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    30%
  • Servant
    30%
  • Housework
    20%
  • Cook
    20%

What Harkonen family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 515 census records available for the last name Harkonen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Harkonen 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 555 immigration records available for the last name Harkonen. 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 52 military records available for the last name Harkonen. For the veterans among your Harkonen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Harkonen lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Harkonen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1996, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Harkonen in 1963 was 54, and 78 in 2004.

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