Harken History, Family Crest & Coats of ArmsEarly Origins of the Harken familyThe surname Harken was first found in Norfolk where they held a family seat from very ancient times, some say well before the Norman Conquest and the arrival of Duke William at Hastings in 1066 A.D. Early History of the Harken familyThis web page shows only a small excerpt of our Harken research. Another 124 words (9 lines of text) covering the years 1175, 1327, 1379 and 1890 are included under the topic Early Harken History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible. Harken Spelling VariationsIt is only in the last few hundred years that the English language has been standardized. For that reason, early Anglo-Saxon surnames like Harken are characterized by many spelling variations. As the English language changed and incorporated elements of other European languages, even literate people changed the spelling of their names. The variations of the name Harken include: Harkin, Harken, Harkins, Hacon, Hakon, Haken and many more. Early Notables of the Harken familyMore information is included under the topic Early Harken Notables in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible. Migration of the Harken family to IrelandSome of the Harken family moved to Ireland, but this topic is not covered in this excerpt.
Many English families tired of political and religious strife left Britain for the new colonies in North America. Although the trip itself offered no relief - conditions on the ships were extremely cramped, and many travelers arrived diseased, starving, and destitute - these immigrants believed the opportunities that awaited them were worth the risks. Once in the colonies, many of the families did indeed prosper and, in turn, made significant contributions to the culture and economies of the growing colonies. An inquiry into the early roots of North American families has revealed a number of immigrants bearing the name Harken or a variant listed above: Harken Settlers in United States in the 18th Century
Harken Settlers in United States in the 19th Century
Some of the first settlers of this family name were: Harken Settlers in Canada in the 19th Century
Emigration to Australia followed the First Fleets of convicts, tradespeople and early settlers. Early immigrants include: Harken Settlers in Australia in the 19th Century
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