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Harkiss Family History

Harkiss Surname Meaning

see Harkins.

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


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Where is the Harkiss family from?

You can see how Harkiss families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Harkiss family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Harkiss families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 3 Harkiss families living in Glamorgan. This was about 60% of all the recorded Harkiss's in United Kingdom. Glamorgan had the highest population of Harkiss families in 1891.
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What did your Harkiss ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Harkiss. 100% of Harkiss 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
    100%

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Census Records

There are 464 census records available for the last name Harkiss. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Harkiss 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 60 immigration records available for the last name Harkiss. 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 16 military records available for the last name Harkiss. For the veterans among your Harkiss ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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