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Harkner Family History

Harkner 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: Harker, Harner, Hartner, Marker, Hacker, Garner, Harper, Horner

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Where is the Harkner family from?

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

What did your Harkner ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 262 census records available for the last name Harkner. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Harkner 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 16 immigration records available for the last name Harkner. 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 61 military records available for the last name Harkner. For the veterans among your Harkner ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Harkner lifespan?

Between 1972 and 2004, in the United States, Harkner life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Harkner in 1972 was 79, and 80 in 2004.

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