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Harlacker Family History

Harlacker 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: Harlacher, Horlacher, Thalacker, Hardaker, Hurlocker, Herlocker

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Where is the Harlacker family from?

You can see how Harlacker families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Harlacker family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Harlacker families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 4 Harlacker families living in Lancashire. This was about 57% of all the recorded Harlacker's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Harlacker families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Harlacker 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 Harlacker ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Clerk were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Harlacker. 44% of Harlacker men worked as a Laborer and 45% of Harlacker women worked as a Clerk. Some less common occupations for Americans named Harlacker were Truck Driver and Teacher.

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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

  • Laborer
    44%
  • Farmer
    16%
  • Carpenter
    12%
  • Truck Driver
    12%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Clerk
    45%
  • Housekeeper
    34%
  • Teacher
    23%

What Harlacker family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 944 census records available for the last name Harlacker. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Harlacker 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 36 immigration records available for the last name Harlacker. 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 97 military records available for the last name Harlacker. For the veterans among your Harlacker ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Harlacker lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Harlacker life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 1974. The average life expectancy for Harlacker in 1964 was 82, and 82 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Harlacker 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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