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Harakas Family History

Harakas 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: Barabas, Farkas, Barakat, Trakas, Barajas, Harada, Haraway, Barak

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Where is the Harakas family from?

You can see how Harakas families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Harakas family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Harakas family living in Indiana. This was 100% of all the recorded Harakas's in USA. Indiana had the highest population of Harakas families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Harakas surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Harakas ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman and Cashier were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Harakas. 60% of Harakas men worked as a Salesman and 100% of Harakas women worked as a Cashier. .

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Salesman
    60%
  • Cook
    40%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Cashier
    100%
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Census Records

There are 133 census records available for the last name Harakas. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Harakas 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 143 immigration records available for the last name Harakas. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the USA, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 30 military records available for the last name Harakas. For the veterans among your Harakas ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Harakas lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2004, in the United States, Harakas life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Harakas in 1966 was 79, and 90 in 2004.

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