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Harklow Family History

Harklow 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: Harlow, Barklow, Barlow, Harrow, Marlow, Partlow, Sharlow, Harlos

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Where is the Harklow family from?

You can see how Harklow families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Harklow family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Harklow families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 2 Harklow families living in Warwickshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Harklow's in United Kingdom. Warwickshire had the highest population of Harklow families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Harklow 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 Harklow ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Operator was the top reported job for people in the USA named Harklow. 100% of Harklow men worked as an Operator.

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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 1940

  • Operator
    100%

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Census Records

There are 62 census records available for the last name Harklow. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Harklow 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 4 immigration records available for the last name Harklow. 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 military records available for the last name Harklow. For the veterans among your Harklow ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Harklow lifespan?

Between 1990 and 2001, in the United States, Harklow life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1990, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Harklow in 1990 was 74, and 84 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Harklow 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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