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Harkendorf Family History

Harkendorf 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: Heckendorf, Hattendorf, Arensdorf, Heckendorn, Hilgendorf, Altendorf

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Where is the Harkendorf family from?

You can see how Harkendorf families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Harkendorf family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Harkendorf families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 5 Harkendorf families living in Ohio. This was 100% of all the recorded Harkendorf's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Harkendorf families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Harkendorf surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Harkendorf ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Maid was the top reported job for people in the USA named Harkendorf. 100% of Harkendorf women worked as a Maid. .

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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 Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    100%
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Census Records

There are 26 census records available for the last name Harkendorf. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Harkendorf 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 Harkendorf. 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 1 military records available for the last name Harkendorf. For the veterans among your Harkendorf ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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