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Harkon Family History

Harkon 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: Harton, Harkin, Harmon, Harron, Harken, Baron, Hatton, Heron, Harben

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Where is the Harkon family from?

You can see how Harkon families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Harkon family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1861 and 1920. The most Harkon families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 7 Harkon families living in Lancashire. This was 100% of all the recorded Harkon's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Harkon families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 125 census records available for the last name Harkon. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Harkon 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 54 immigration records available for the last name Harkon. 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 18 military records available for the last name Harkon. For the veterans among your Harkon ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Harkon lifespan?

Average Harkon life expectancy in 1967 was 80 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 72.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Harkon 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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