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Harkus Family History

Harkus Surname Meaning

see Harcus.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Harkus family from?

You can see how Harkus families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Harkus family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1861 and 1920. The most Harkus families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 39 Harkus families living in Northumberland. This was about 81% of all the recorded Harkus's in United Kingdom. Northumberland had the highest population of Harkus families in 1891.
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What did your Harkus ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Iron Foundry Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Harkus. 100% of Harkus men worked as an Iron Foundry Labourer and 94% of Harkus 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 Male Occupations In 1939

  • Iron Foundry Labourer
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    94%
  • Household Duties
    7%

What Harkus family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 677 census records available for the last name Harkus. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Harkus 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 139 immigration records available for the last name Harkus. 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 55 military records available for the last name Harkus. For the veterans among your Harkus ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Harkus lifespan?

Between 1974 and 2004, in the United States, Harkus life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Harkus in 1974 was 74, and 90 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Harkus

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Harkus 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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