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Harcksen Family History

Harcksen 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: Harmsen, Harken, Hacker, Harben, Harden, Haren, Harker, Hackman

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Where is the Harcksen family from?

You can see how Harcksen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Harcksen family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Harcksen family living in California. This was 100% of all the recorded Harcksen's in USA. California had the highest population of Harcksen families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Harcksen surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

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Census Records

There are 37 census records available for the last name Harcksen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Harcksen 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 17 immigration records available for the last name Harcksen. 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 7 military records available for the last name Harcksen. For the veterans among your Harcksen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Harcksen lifespan?

Between 1969 and 2002, in the United States, Harcksen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1969, and highest in 1980. The average life expectancy for Harcksen in 1969 was 76, and 83 in 2002.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Harcksen 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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