Harkus Family History

Harkus Surname Meaning

see Harcus.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016

Similar surnames: Barkus, Markus, Harcus, Hargus, Harris, Harker, Darius, Malkus, Farkas, Markos

4,000 record(s) for Harkus

1K	Birth, Marriage, and Deaths
55	Military Records
139	Immigration Records
677	Census and Voter Lists
1K	Member Trees

Where is the Harkus family from?

You can see how Harkus families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Harkus family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1861 and 1920. The most Harkus families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1880 there were 10 Harkus families living in Kentucky. This was about 91% of all the recorded Harkus's in USA. Kentucky had the highest population of Harkus families in 1880.

Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Harkus surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Harkus ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Switchman and Housework were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Harkus. 100% of Harkus men worked as a Switchman and 100% of Harkus women worked as a Housework.

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

Switchman

100%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

Housework

100%

What Harkus family records will you find?

Census Record

There are 677 census records available for the last name Harkus. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Harkus census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

Passenger List

There are 139 immigration records available for the last name Harkus. 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.

Military Records

There are 55 military records available for the last name Harkus. For the veterans among your Harkus ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

What is the average Harkus lifespan?

Between 1974 and 2004, in the United States, Harkus life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Harkus in 1974 was 74, and 90 in 2004.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Harkus ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.