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Harlack Family History

Harlack 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: Harnack, Harland, Garlick, Haack, Harbach, Warmack, Halleck, Harwick

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Where is the Harlack family from?

You can see how Harlack families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Harlack family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Harlack families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Harlack families living in Maryland. This was about 33% of all the recorded Harlack's in USA. Maryland had the highest population of Harlack families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Harlack surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Harlack ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 123 census records available for the last name Harlack. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Harlack 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 11 immigration records available for the last name Harlack. 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 18 military records available for the last name Harlack. For the veterans among your Harlack ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Harlack lifespan?

Between 1977 and 1995, in the United States, Harlack life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Harlack in 1977 was 58, and 78 in 1995.

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