Origins of the Harkin surname
About the Harkins
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Interesting facts about Harkin
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You have a rare surname! It's not in the top 1000 UK surnames!
Who were Harkins most likely to marry?
What are the most common Harkin first names?
John
James
Mary
Bridget
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Common jobs for Harkins
Men and women often performed different types of jobs, so these are displayed by gender to maintain their historical accuracy.
Commmon female occupations for Harkins in 1921
Cotton Weaver
14
House Keeper
10
House Servant
10
Domestic Servant
9
Housekeeper
9
Commmon male occupations for Harkins in 1921
General Labourer
38
Coal Miner
20
Agricultural Labourer
16
Dock Labourer
12
Bricklayers Labourer
11
