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Harkow Family History

Harkow 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: Harlow, Harrow, Markow, Barkow, Barrow, Harker, Barlow, Carrow

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Where is the Harkow family from?

You can see how Harkow families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Harkow family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Harkow families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Harkow family living in Michigan. This was about 50% of all the recorded Harkow's in USA. Michigan and 1 other state had the highest population of Harkow families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Harkow surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 126 census records available for the last name Harkow. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Harkow 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 18 immigration records available for the last name Harkow. 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 10 military records available for the last name Harkow. For the veterans among your Harkow ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Harkow lifespan?

Between 1969 and 2003, in the United States, Harkow life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Harkow in 1969 was 79, and 84 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Harkow

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Harkow 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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