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Harkins Family History

Harkins Surname Meaning

Irish (Donegal) English and Scottish (Lanarkshire): variant of Harkin with post-medieval excrescent -s.

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


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Where is the Harkins family from?

You can see how Harkins families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Harkins family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Harkins families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 121 Harkins families living in Ontario. This was about 66% of all the recorded Harkins's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Harkins families in 1911.
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What did your Harkins ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the Canada named Harkins. 26% of Harkins men worked as a Farmer and 67% of Harkins women worked as a Stenographer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Harkins were Laborer and Doctor.

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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
    26%
  • Labourer
    24%
  • Student
    7%
  • Laborer
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1921

  • Stenographer
    67%
  • Doctor
    34%

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Census Records

There are 74,000 census records available for the last name Harkins. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Harkins 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 9,000 immigration records available for the last name Harkins. 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 16,000 military records available for the last name Harkins. For the veterans among your Harkins ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Harkins lifespan?

Between 1942 and 2004, in the United States, Harkins life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1951, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Harkins in 1942 was 26, and 73 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Harkins 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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