
Origins of the Harker surname


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Interesting facts about Harker
How common is your surname?
You have a rare surname! It's not in the top 1000 UK surnames!
We have for the Harker surname. The oldest one dates back to 1539.
What are the most common Harker first names?
John
William
Mary
Elizabeth

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Common jobs for Harkers
Men and women often performed different types of jobs, so these are displayed by gender to maintain their historical accuracy.
Common female occupations for Harkers in 1921
Dressmaker
124
Cotton Weaver
108
House Servant
75
General Servant Domestic
62
Domestic Servant
58
Common male occupations for Harkers in 1921
Coal Miner
193
Lead Miner
167
Farmer
143
Agricultural Labourer
101
Joiner
86
