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Harkinson Family History

Harkinson 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: Parkinson, Hankinson, Hawkinson, Harbinson, Harmison, Harbison

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Where is the Harkinson family from?

You can see how Harkinson families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Harkinson family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Harkinson families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 15 Harkinson families living in Ontario. This was about 63% of all the recorded Harkinson's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Harkinson families in 1911.
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What did your Harkinson ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Harkinson. 39% of Harkinson men worked as a Laborer and 43% of Harkinson women worked as a Stenographer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Harkinson were Clerk and Clerk. .

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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
    39%
  • Farmer
    12%
  • Salesman
    12%
  • Clerk
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    43%
  • Maid
    29%
  • Clerk
    29%
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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Harkinson. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Harkinson 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 483 immigration records available for the last name Harkinson. 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 372 military records available for the last name Harkinson. For the veterans among your Harkinson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Harkinson lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2003, in the United States, Harkinson life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 1982. The average life expectancy for Harkinson in 1965 was 82, and 64 in 2003.

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