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Harkay Family History

Harkay 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: Harkey, Harkavy, Harvey, Harman, Harker, Harley, Harty, Hardy, Farkas

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Where is the Harkay family from?

You can see how Harkay families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Harkay family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1891 and 1920. The most Harkay families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there was 1 Harkay family living in Ontario. This was 100% of all the recorded Harkay's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Harkay families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Harkay surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Harkay ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Shipping Clerk was the top reported job for people in the USA named Harkay. 50% of Harkay men worked as a Shipping 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

  • Shipping Clerk
    50%
  • Laborer
    50%
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What Harkay family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 154 census records available for the last name Harkay. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Harkay 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 47 immigration records available for the last name Harkay. 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 23 military records available for the last name Harkay. For the veterans among your Harkay ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Harkay lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2002, in the United States, Harkay life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 1982. The average life expectancy for Harkay in 1964 was 74, and 84 in 2002.

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