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Hark Family History

Hark Surname Meaning

English: perhaps from a personal name such as that evidenced in an undated medieval document: ‘[l]and formerly held by Aylmund and Herke (Minchun de Stikellane)’.

German: variant of Harke.

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


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Where is the Hark family from?

You can see how Hark families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hark family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Hark families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 19 Hark families living in Saskatchewan. This was about 23% of all the recorded Hark's in Canada. Saskatchewan had the highest population of Hark families in 1911.
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What did your Hark ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Hark. 60% of Hark men worked as a Farmer.

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1921

  • Farmer
    60%
  • Salesman
    40%

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Census Records

There are 13,000 census records available for the last name Hark. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hark 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 2,000 immigration records available for the last name Hark. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, 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 Hark. For the veterans among your Hark ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hark lifespan?

Between 1959 and 2004, in the United States, Hark life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1964, and highest in 1970. The average life expectancy for Hark in 1959 was 55, and 66 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hark 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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