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Harlak Family History

Harlak 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: Harlan, Barak, Harland, Hallam, Harman, Harle, Barlas, Harley, Halla

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Where is the Harlak family from?

You can see how Harlak families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Harlak family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Harlak family living in Connecticut. This was about 33% of all the recorded Harlak's in USA. Connecticut and 2 other states had the highest population of Harlak families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Harlak surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Harlak ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Machine Operator and Spanner were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Harlak. 100% of Harlak men worked as a Machine Operator and 100% of Harlak women worked as a Spanner. .

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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

  • Machine Operator
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Spanner
    100%
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What Harlak family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 68 census records available for the last name Harlak. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Harlak 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 20 immigration records available for the last name Harlak. 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 7 military records available for the last name Harlak. For the veterans among your Harlak ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Harlak lifespan?

Between 1965 and 1998, in the United States, Harlak life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1995, and highest in 1975. The average life expectancy for Harlak in 1965 was 80, and 83 in 1998.

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