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Harkabus Family History

Harkabus 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: Harkness, Barabas, Farkas, Barkus, Markus, Harcus, Garbus, Harkavy

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Where is the Harkabus family from?

You can see how Harkabus families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Harkabus family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Harkabus families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 7 Harkabus families living in Illinois. This was about 44% of all the recorded Harkabus's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Harkabus families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Harkabus surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Harkabus ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman and Clerk were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Harkabus. 25% of Harkabus men worked as a Salesman and 100% of Harkabus women worked as a Clerk. .

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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

  • Salesman
    25%
  • Baker
    25%
  • Proprietor Partnier
    25%
  • Laborer
    25%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Clerk
    100%
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Census Records

There are 238 census records available for the last name Harkabus. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Harkabus 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 41 immigration records available for the last name Harkabus. 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 182 military records available for the last name Harkabus. For the veterans among your Harkabus ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Harkabus lifespan?

Between 1944 and 2004, in the United States, Harkabus life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1944, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Harkabus in 1944 was 22, and 89 in 2004.

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