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Harkelson Family History

Harkelson 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: Harrelson, Harelson, Torkelson, Askelson, Bartelson, Haakenson

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Where is the Harkelson family from?

You can see how Harkelson families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Harkelson family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1861 and 1920. The most Harkelson families were found in and Scotland in 1861. In 1861 there were 7 Harkelson families living in Shetland. This was 100% of all the recorded Harkelson's in Scotland. Shetland had the highest population of Harkelson families in 1861.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Harkelson surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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  • 1871
  • 1881
  • 1891
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Census Records

There are 30 census records available for the last name Harkelson. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Harkelson 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 3 immigration records available for the last name Harkelson. 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 4 military records available for the last name Harkelson. For the veterans among your Harkelson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Harkelson lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Harkelson 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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