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Harskey Family History

Harskey 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: Harkey, Harsey, Harvey, Hartley, Parsley, Harker, Harley, Barsky

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Where is the Harskey family from?

You can see how Harskey families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Harskey family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Harskey families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 3 Harskey families living in Wisconsin. This was 100% of all the recorded Harskey's in USA. Wisconsin had the highest population of Harskey families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 78 census records available for the last name Harskey. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Harskey 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 Harskey. 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 4 military records available for the last name Harskey. For the veterans among your Harskey ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Harskey lifespan?

Between 1974 and 1995, in the United States, Harskey life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 1974. The average life expectancy for Harskey in 1974 was 84, and 68 in 1995.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Harskey 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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