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Harkleson Family History

Harkleson 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: Haraldson, Bartleson, Charleson, Harkless, Haroldson, Haralson

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Where is the Harkleson family from?

You can see how Harkleson families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Harkleson family name was found in Scotland between 1881 and 1891. The most Harkleson families were found in and Scotland in 1881. In 1881 there was 1 Harkleson family living in Shetland. This was 100% of all the recorded Harkleson's in Scotland. Shetland had the highest population of Harkleson families in 1881.
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Census Records

There are 6 census records available for the last name Harkleson. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Harkleson 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Harkleson. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Harkleson. For the veterans among your Harkleson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Harkleson lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Harkleson 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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