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Harkenson Family History

Harkenson 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: Haakenson, Hokenson, Martenson, Parkinson, Haagenson, Hakanson

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Where is the Harkenson family from?

You can see how Harkenson families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Harkenson family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1881 and 1920. The most Harkenson families were found in Scotland in 1881. In 1881 there were 2 Harkenson families living in Angus. This was 100% of all the recorded Harkenson's in Scotland. Angus had the highest population of Harkenson families in 1881.
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Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Harkenson ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

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Census Records

There are 71 census records available for the last name Harkenson. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Harkenson 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 16 immigration records available for the last name Harkenson. 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 5 military records available for the last name Harkenson. For the veterans among your Harkenson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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