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Harka Family History

Harka 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: Harke, Hark, Hara, Sarka, Hanka, Tarka, Jarka, Mark, Hata, Hare

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Where is the Harka family from?

You can see how Harka families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Harka family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Harka families were found in USA in 1920. In 1851 there was 1 Harka family living in Moray. This was 100% of all the recorded Harka's in Scotland. Moray had the highest population of Harka families in 1851.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Harka 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 Harka ancestors do for a living?

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

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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
    100%

What Harka family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 278 census records available for the last name Harka. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Harka 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 121 immigration records available for the last name Harka. 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 71 military records available for the last name Harka. For the veterans among your Harka ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Harka lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2002, in the United States, Harka life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1996, and highest in 1982. The average life expectancy for Harka in 1968 was 81, and 76 in 2002.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Harka

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Harka 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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