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Harkisheimer Family History

Harkisheimer 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: Hargesheimer, Berkheimer, Reinheimer, Burkheimer, Herbolsheimer

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Census Records

There are 15 census records available for the last name Harkisheimer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Harkisheimer 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 4 immigration records available for the last name Harkisheimer. 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 17 military records available for the last name Harkisheimer. For the veterans among your Harkisheimer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Harkisheimer lifespan?

Between 1971 and 1992, in the United States, Harkisheimer life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1971, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Harkisheimer in 1971 was 74, and 90 in 1992.

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