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Harkell Family History

Harkell Name Meaning

see Arkell .

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


Similar surnames: Hartell, Harwell, Haskell, Harvell, Harrell, Arkell, Barkell, Markell

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Where is the Harkell family from?

You can see how Harkell families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Harkell family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Harkell families were found in and USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 10 Harkell families living in Ontario. This was about 48% of all the recorded Harkell's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Harkell families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Harkell surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Harkell ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Harkell. 37% of Harkell men worked as a Laborer and 50% of Harkell women worked as a Stenographer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Harkell were Mechanic and 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

  • Laborer
    37%
  • Draftsman
    16%
  • Farmer
    16%
  • Mechanic
    11%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    50%
  • Clerk
    50%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Harkell. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Harkell 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 151 immigration records available for the last name Harkell. 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 134 military records available for the last name Harkell. For the veterans among your Harkell ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Harkell lifespan?

Between 1968 and 1996, in the United States, Harkell life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1968, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Harkell in 1968 was 44, and 74 in 1996.

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