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Harkies Family History

Harkies 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: Harries, Harkins, Harris, Harker, Harkness, Hawkins, Harrier, Harke

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Where is the Harkies family from?

You can see how Harkies families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Harkies family name was found in Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1911. The most Harkies families were found in and Scotland in 1841. In 1841 there were 12 Harkies families living in East Lothian. This was 100% of all the recorded Harkies's in Scotland. East Lothian had the highest population of Harkies families in 1841.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Harkies 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 Harkies ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Harkies. 100% of Harkies men worked as a Farmer.

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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 Male Occupations In 1921

  • Farmer
    100%

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Census Records

There are 255 census records available for the last name Harkies. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Harkies 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 34 immigration records available for the last name Harkies. 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 6 military records available for the last name Harkies. For the veterans among your Harkies ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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