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Harcom Family History

Harcom 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: Harcum, Larcom, Harkcom, Marcom, Barco, Morcom, Harlow, Arco, Harton

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Where is the Harcom family from?

You can see how Harcom families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Harcom family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1880 and 1920. The most Harcom families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 11 Harcom families living in Somerset. This was about 41% of all the recorded Harcom's in United Kingdom. Somerset had the highest population of Harcom families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Harcom surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Harcom ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Labourer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Harcom. 100% of Harcom men worked as a Labourer. .

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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

  • Labourer
    100%
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Census Records

There are 369 census records available for the last name Harcom. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Harcom 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 60 immigration records available for the last name Harcom. 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 37 military records available for the last name Harcom. For the veterans among your Harcom ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Harcom lifespan?

Between 1972 and 2002, in the United States, Harcom life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1988, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Harcom in 1972 was 77, and 82 in 2002.

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