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Harklett Family History

Harklett 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: Hackett, Hazlett, Hartnett, Hargett, Hamlett, Hallett, Barlett

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Where is the Harklett family from?

You can see how Harklett families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Harklett family name was found in the UK in 1891. In 1891 there were 4 Harklett families living in Gloucestershire. This was about 50% of all the recorded Harklett's in United Kingdom. Gloucestershire had the highest population of Harklett families in 1891.
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What did your Harklett ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Harklett. 100% of Harklett 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 Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%
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Census Records

There are 42 census records available for the last name Harklett. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Harklett 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Harklett. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Harklett. For the veterans among your Harklett ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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