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Harkrider Family History

Harkrider Surname Meaning

Americanized form of German Hergenreider or Hergenreiter (see Harkenrider)

or perhaps of some other similar (like-sounding) surname (see Harkrader).

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Harkrider family from?

You can see how Harkrider families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Harkrider family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Harkrider families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 2 Harkrider families living in Cumberland. This was 100% of all the recorded Harkrider's in United Kingdom. Cumberland had the highest population of Harkrider families in 1891.
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What did your Harkrider ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Harkrider. 44% of Harkrider men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Harkrider women worked as a Teacher.

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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

  • Farmer
    44%
  • Salesman
    20%
  • Clerk
    8%
  • Manager
    5%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    100%

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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Harkrider. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Harkrider 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 68 immigration records available for the last name Harkrider. 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 403 military records available for the last name Harkrider. For the veterans among your Harkrider ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Harkrider lifespan?

Between 1960 and 2004, in the United States, Harkrider life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1971, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Harkrider in 1960 was 63, and 79 in 2004.

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