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Harcos Family History

Harcos 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: Harlos, Arcos, Harcus, Marcos, Barco, Harris, Baros, Markos, Harlow

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Where is the Harcos family from?

You can see how Harcos families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Harcos family name was found in Scotland in 1881. In 1881 there was 1 Harcos family living in Lanarkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Harcos's in Scotland. Lanarkshire had the highest population of Harcos families in 1881.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Harcos surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Harcos ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 43 census records available for the last name Harcos. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Harcos 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 31 immigration records available for the last name Harcos. 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 53 military records available for the last name Harcos. For the veterans among your Harcos ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Harcos lifespan?

Between 1979 and 2004, in the United States, Harcos life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1981, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Harcos in 1979 was 76, and 82 in 2004.

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