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Harkreader Family History

Harkreader Surname Meaning

Variant of Harkrader a surname of German origin.

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


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Where is the Harkreader family from?

You can see how Harkreader families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Harkreader family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Harkreader families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 3 Harkreader families living in Tennessee. This was about 60% of all the recorded Harkreader's in USA. Tennessee had the highest population of Harkreader families in 1840.
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What did your Harkreader ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Proprietor were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Harkreader. 48% of Harkreader men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Harkreader women worked as a Proprietor.

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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
    48%
  • Mechanic
    18%
  • Clerk
    12%
  • Farm Labor
    12%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Proprietor
    100%

What Harkreader family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 781 census records available for the last name Harkreader. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Harkreader 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 19 immigration records available for the last name Harkreader. 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 222 military records available for the last name Harkreader. For the veterans among your Harkreader ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Harkreader lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2004, in the United States, Harkreader life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1985, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Harkreader in 1968 was 79, and 77 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Harkreader 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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