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Harkelroad Family History

Harkelroad 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: Harkleroad, Harker, Hazelwood, Axelrod, Harrod, Shackelford, Nazelrod

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Where is the Harkelroad family from?

You can see how Harkelroad families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Harkelroad family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Harkelroad families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 20 Harkelroad families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 91% of all the recorded Harkelroad's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Harkelroad families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Harkelroad surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Harkelroad ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Harkelroad. 100% of Harkelroad men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Harkelroad women worked as a Housewife. .

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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%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    100%
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Census Records

There are 360 census records available for the last name Harkelroad. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Harkelroad 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 5 immigration records available for the last name Harkelroad. 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 56 military records available for the last name Harkelroad. For the veterans among your Harkelroad ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Harkelroad lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2000, in the United States, Harkelroad life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1984, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Harkelroad in 1966 was 80, and 91 in 2000.

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