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Harkman Family History

Harkman 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: Hardman, Harman, Hackman, Markman, Barkman, Hartman, Parkman, Karman

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Where is the Harkman family from?

You can see how Harkman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Harkman family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Harkman families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there was 1 Harkman family living in Pennsylvania. This was about 50% of all the recorded Harkman's in USA. Pennsylvania and 1 other state had the highest population of Harkman families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Harkman surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Harkman ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Maid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Harkman. 43% of Harkman men worked as a Laborer and 43% of Harkman women worked as a Maid. Some less common occupations for Americans named Harkman were Truck Gardner and New Worker. .

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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

  • Laborer
    43%
  • Farmer
    33%
  • Farming
    11%
  • Truck Gardner
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    43%
  • Housewife
    29%
  • New Worker
    29%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Harkman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Harkman 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 180 immigration records available for the last name Harkman. 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 82 military records available for the last name Harkman. For the veterans among your Harkman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Harkman lifespan?

Between 1980 and 1997, in the United States, Harkman life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Harkman in 1980 was 75, and 90 in 1997.

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