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Harken Family History

Harken Surname Meaning

North German: patronymic from Harke English and Irish: variant of Harkin.

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


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Where is the Harken family from?

You can see how Harken families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Harken family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Harken families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 16 Harken families living in Ontario. This was about 55% of all the recorded Harken's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Harken families in 1911.
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What did your Harken ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Maid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Harken. 27% of Harken men worked as a Farmer and 20% of Harken women worked as a Maid. Some less common occupations for Americans named Harken were Farming and Housewife.

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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
    27%
  • Laborer
    20%
  • Salesman
    9%
  • Farming
    9%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    20%
  • Bookkeeper
    14%
  • Typist
    14%
  • Housewife
    14%

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Census Records

There are 4,000 census records available for the last name Harken. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Harken 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Harken. 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 447 military records available for the last name Harken. For the veterans among your Harken ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Harken lifespan?

Between 1957 and 2004, in the United States, Harken life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1957, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Harken in 1957 was 45, and 96 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Harken 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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