Harke Family History

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Harke Name Meaning

from a Frisian personal name, a short form of any of the Germanic personal names with hari, heri ‘army’ as the first element (see for example Herman, Herwig). possibly a nickname or metonymic occupational name from Middle Low German harke ‘rake’, or a topographic name from herk, hark ‘marsh’, ‘bog’.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names ©2013, Oxford University Press


Similar surnames: Harle, Hacke, Hare, Hanke, Hake, Haake, Harpe, Hark, Haske, Hapke

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Harke Family Origin

Where is the Harke family from?

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You can see how Harke families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Harke family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Harke families were found in the USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 7 Harke families living in Ontario. This was about 50% of all the recorded Harke's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Harke families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Harke surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

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Harke Family Occupations

What did your Harke ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the CA named Harke. 64% of Harke men worked as a Farmer

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Top Male Occupations in 1921

  • Farmer
    64%
  • Laborer
    20%
  • Miner
    8%
  • Farmers Son
    8%

*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

Harke Historical Records

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Census Record

There are 5,000 census records available for the last name Harke. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Harke census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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Passenger List

There are 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Harke. 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 Card

There are 1,000 military records available for the last name Harke. For the veterans among your Harke ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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Harke Life Expectancy

What is the average Harke lifespan?

Between 1951 and 2004, in the United States, Harke life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1951, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Harke in 1951 was 42, and 71 in 2004.

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