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Harkett Family History

Harkett Name Meaning

see Harcourt .

Source: The Concise Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain, 2021


Similar surnames: Hackett, Hargett, Haskett, Harnett, Barkett, Barrett, Baskett, Harker

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Where is the Harkett family from?

You can see how Harkett families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Harkett family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Harkett families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1911 there were 7 Harkett families living in Manitoba. This was about 88% of all the recorded Harkett's in Canada. Manitoba had the highest population of Harkett families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Harkett surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Harkett ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Railway Signalman (heavy Work and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Harkett. 100% of Harkett men worked as a Railway Signalman (heavy Work and 100% of Harkett women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. .

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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 1939

  • Railway Signalman (heavy Work
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Harkett. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Harkett 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 256 immigration records available for the last name Harkett. 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 79 military records available for the last name Harkett. For the veterans among your Harkett ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Harkett lifespan?

Average Harkett life expectancy in 1986 was 66 years. This was lower than the general public life expectancy which was 73.

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