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Harkcom Family History

Harkcom Surname Meaning

English (Devon): variant of Harcum.

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


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Where is the Harkcom family from?

You can see how Harkcom families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Harkcom family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Harkcom families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 12 Harkcom families living in Devon. This was about 71% of all the recorded Harkcom's in United Kingdom. Devon had the highest population of Harkcom families in 1891.
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What did your Harkcom ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Receptionist were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Harkcom. 75% of Harkcom men worked as a Laborer and 50% of Harkcom women worked as a Receptionist. Some less common occupations for Americans named Harkcom were Police Officer and New Worker.

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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

  • Laborer
    75%
  • Farming
    13%
  • Police Officer
    13%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Receptionist
    50%
  • New Worker
    50%

What Harkcom family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 964 census records available for the last name Harkcom. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Harkcom 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 95 immigration records available for the last name Harkcom. 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 266 military records available for the last name Harkcom. For the veterans among your Harkcom ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Harkcom lifespan?

Between 1951 and 2004, in the United States, Harkcom life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1951, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Harkcom in 1951 was 42, and 68 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Harkcom 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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