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Harkess Family History

Harkess Surname Meaning

see Harcus.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Harkess family from?

You can see how Harkess families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Harkess family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Harkess families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 55 Harkess families living in Durham. This was about 77% of all the recorded Harkess's in United Kingdom. Durham had the highest population of Harkess families in 1891.
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What did your Harkess ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Harkess. 93% of Harkess women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    93%
  • Domestic Duties
    8%

What Harkess family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Harkess. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Harkess 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 474 immigration records available for the last name Harkess. 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 326 military records available for the last name Harkess. For the veterans among your Harkess ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Harkess lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2004, in the United States, Harkess life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1965, and highest in 1972. The average life expectancy for Harkess in 1965 was 23, and 63 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Harkess

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Harkess 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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