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Harkaway Family History

Harkaway 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: Hardaway, Haraway, Hathaway, Garraway, Caraway, Hallaway, Harkavy

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Where is the Harkaway family from?

You can see how Harkaway families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Harkaway family name was found in the UK in 1891. In 1891 there were 8 Harkaway families living in Kent. This was 100% of all the recorded Harkaway's in United Kingdom. Kent had the highest population of Harkaway families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Harkaway 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 Harkaway ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Maid was the top reported job for people in the USA named Harkaway. 100% of Harkaway women worked as a Maid.

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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 Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    100%

What Harkaway family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 284 census records available for the last name Harkaway. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Harkaway 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 49 immigration records available for the last name Harkaway. 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 41 military records available for the last name Harkaway. For the veterans among your Harkaway ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Harkaway lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Harkaway life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2000, and highest in 1983. The average life expectancy for Harkaway in 1963 was 92, and 87 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Harkaway

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Harkaway 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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