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Harakel Family History

Harakel Name 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: Harker, Harke, Markel, Harmel, Haake, Hartel, Brakel, Hartke, Harkey

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Where is the Harakel family from?

Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Harakel surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Harakel ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, New Worker and Seamstress were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Harakel. 100% of Harakel men worked as a New Worker and 100% of Harakel women worked as a Seamstress. .

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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

  • New Worker
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Seamstress
    100%
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Census Records

There are 49 census records available for the last name Harakel. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Harakel 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 10 immigration records available for the last name Harakel. 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 28 military records available for the last name Harakel. For the veterans among your Harakel ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Harakel lifespan?

Between 1983 and 1996, in the United States, Harakel life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1983, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Harakel in 1983 was 52, and 74 in 1996.

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