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Harkwell Family History

Harkwell 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: Harwell, Hartwell, Markwell, Hartell, Bardwell, Barnwell, Haskell

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Where is the Harkwell family from?

You can see how Harkwell families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Harkwell family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Harkwell families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 4 Harkwell families living in Monmouthshire. This was about 40% of all the recorded Harkwell's in United Kingdom. Monmouthshire had the highest population of Harkwell families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 213 census records available for the last name Harkwell. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Harkwell 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 Harkwell. 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 25 military records available for the last name Harkwell. For the veterans among your Harkwell ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Harkwell lifespan?

Between 1967 and 1996, in the United States, Harkwell life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1967, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Harkwell in 1967 was 62, and 89 in 1996.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Harkwell 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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