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Harkee Family History

Harkee 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: Harker, Harke, Harkey, Markee, Harken, Hardee, Harvey, Hare, Marker

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Where is the Harkee family from?

You can see how Harkee families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Harkee family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Harkee families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1891 there was 1 Harkee family living in Westmorland. This was 100% of all the recorded Harkee's in United Kingdom. Westmorland had the highest population of Harkee families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 121 census records available for the last name Harkee. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Harkee 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 30 immigration records available for the last name Harkee. 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 44 military records available for the last name Harkee. For the veterans among your Harkee ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Harkee lifespan?

Between 1963 and 1987, in the United States, Harkee life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1963, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Harkee in 1963 was 87, and 96 in 1987.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Harkee 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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