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Harkavy Family History

Harkavy Surname Meaning

Jewish (from Belarus): nickname from Belorussian harkavy ‘(one) pronouncing uvular instead of dental -r’.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Harkavy family from?

You can see how Harkavy families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Harkavy family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Harkavy families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 2 Harkavy families living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Harkavy's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Harkavy families in 1891.
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What did your Harkavy ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Harkavy. 32% of Harkavy men worked as a Salesman and 30% of Harkavy women worked as a Teacher. Some less common occupations for Americans named Harkavy were Proprietor and Buyer.

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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

  • Salesman
    32%
  • Clerk
    22%
  • Lawyer
    22%
  • Proprietor
    16%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    30%
  • Clerk
    30%
  • Bookkeeper
    20%
  • Buyer
    20%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Harkavy. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Harkavy 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 589 immigration records available for the last name Harkavy. 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 155 military records available for the last name Harkavy. For the veterans among your Harkavy ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Harkavy lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Harkavy life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1967, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Harkavy in 1963 was 72, and 101 in 2004.

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