Harken History, Family Crest & Coats of ArmsHarken is an ancient Viking-Scottish name derived from Henry. Further research revealed that the name is derived from the diminutive Harry; it is a double diminutive of Harry in the form Har-kin. Early Origins of the Harken familyThe surname Harken was first found in Norfolk, where Edwinus and Roger filius Hardekin was listed in the Pipe Rolls of 1175. Years later, John Hardekyn, Herkyn was listed in the Subsidy Rolls for Essex in 1327. 1 Henry Harkeley (fl. 1316), was Chancellor of the University of Oxford from 1313 to 1316 and Doctor of Divinity; he taught at Oxford in the early part of the fourteenth century. 2 Early History of the Harken familyThis web page shows only a small excerpt of our Harken research. Another 69 words (5 lines of text) covering the year 1890 is included under the topic Early Harken History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible. Harken Spelling VariationsScottish names from the Middle Ages vary enormously in their spellings. This is a result of the fact that there were no universal standards like dictionaries for scribes to judge by. The recorded spelling 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.
Settlers found farms all along the eastern part of what would become the United States and Canada. They provided a base and a backbone that would strengthen two great nations in the making. In the 20th century, the ancestors of those brave Scots have rediscovered their heritage through highland games and Scottish historical societies. Early North American immigration records have revealed a number of people bearing the Scottish name Harken or a variant listed above, including: 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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