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Harkink Family History

Harkink 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: Harkin, Harkins, Hankin, Haskin, Harding, Harling, Hawkins, Harting

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Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Harkink surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Harkink ancestors do for a living?

Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Harkink ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

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Census Records

There are 27 census records available for the last name Harkink. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Harkink 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 60 immigration records available for the last name Harkink. 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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There are 22 military records available for the last name Harkink. For the veterans among your Harkink ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Harkink lifespan?

Between 1976 and 2004, in the United States, Harkink life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Harkink in 1976 was 71, and 77 in 2004.

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