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Harkert Family History

Harkert 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, Markert, Herkert, Harbert, Hackert, Marker, Hacker, Hackett

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Where is the Harkert family from?

You can see how Harkert families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Harkert family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Harkert families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 18 Harkert families living in West Virginia. This was about 72% of all the recorded Harkert's in USA. West Virginia had the highest population of Harkert families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Harkert surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 239 census records available for the last name Harkert. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Harkert 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 52 immigration records available for the last name Harkert. 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 23 military records available for the last name Harkert. For the veterans among your Harkert ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Harkert lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2003, in the United States, Harkert life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 1974. The average life expectancy for Harkert in 1963 was 70, and 63 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Harkert 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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