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Harkann Family History

Harkann 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: Harmann, Harland, Harman, Hammann, Karmann, Haumann, Harkin, Hermann

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Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Harkann ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

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Census Records

There are 1 census records available for the last name Harkann. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Harkann 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Harkann. 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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There are 1 military records available for the last name Harkann. For the veterans among your Harkann ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Harkann lifespan?

Average Harkann life expectancy in 1967 was 74 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 72.

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