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Harkal Family History

Harkal 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: Harral, Harman, Harker, Farkas, Harke, Hakala, Hark, Hara, Sarka

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Where is the Harkal family from?

You can see how Harkal families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Harkal family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Harkal family living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Harkal's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Harkal families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Harkal surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Harkal ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Harkal. 100% of Harkal men worked as a Laborer. .

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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

  • Laborer
    100%
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Census Records

There are 57 census records available for the last name Harkal. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Harkal 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 7 immigration records available for the last name Harkal. 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 3 military records available for the last name Harkal. For the veterans among your Harkal ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Harkal lifespan?

Between 1967 and 1995, in the United States, Harkal life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1967, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Harkal in 1967 was 65, and 91 in 1995.

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