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Harkis Family History

Harkis Surname Meaning

see Harkins.

Source: The Concise Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain, 2021


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Where is the Harkis family from?

You can see how Harkis families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Harkis family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Harkis families were found in and Scotland in 1841. In 1891 there were 6 Harkis families living in Lancashire. This was about 38% of all the recorded Harkis's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Harkis families in 1891.
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What did your Harkis ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Harkis. 60% of Harkis 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
    60%
  • Domestic Servant
    40%

What Harkis family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 533 census records available for the last name Harkis. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Harkis 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 158 immigration records available for the last name Harkis. 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 52 military records available for the last name Harkis. For the veterans among your Harkis ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Harkis lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2002, in the United States, Harkis life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1999, and highest in 1965. The average life expectancy for Harkis in 1965 was 94, and 81 in 2002.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Harkis

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Harkis 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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