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Harkin History Early Origins Early History Spelling Variations Early Notables

Ireland United States Canada Australia New Zealand

Contemporary Notables Historic Events Related Stories Citations

Harkin History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms

Origins Available:
England
Ireland
Scotland

Early Origins of the Harkin family

The surname Harkin 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 Harkin family

This web page shows only a small excerpt of our Harkin research. Another 124 words (9 lines of text) covering the years 1175, 1327, 1379 and 1890 are included under the topic Early Harkin History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.

Harkin Spelling Variations

Harkin has been spelled many different ways. Before English spelling became standardized over the last few hundred years, spelling variations in names were a common occurrence. As the English language changed in the Middle Ages, absorbing pieces of Latin and French, as well as other languages, the spelling of people's names also changed considerably, even over a single lifetime. Spelling variants included: Harkin, Harken, Harkins, Hacon, Hakon, Haken and many more.

Early Notables of the Harkin family

Distinguished members of the family include

Harkin of Norfolk

Migration of the Harkin family to Ireland

Some of the Harkin family moved to Ireland, but this topic is not covered in this excerpt.
Another 83 words (6 lines of text) about their life in Ireland is included in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.

Harkin migration to the United States +

In an attempt to escape the chaos experienced in England, many English families boarded overcrowded and diseased ships sailing for the shores of North America and other British colonies. Those families hardy enough, and lucky enough, to make the passage intact were rewarded with land and a social environment less prone to religious and political persecution. Many of these families became important contributors to the young colonies in which they settled. Early immigration and passenger lists have documented some of the first Harkins to arrive on North American shores:

Harkin Settlers in United States in the 17th Century

Bryan Harkin, who arrived in Virginia in 1657 1

Harkin Settlers in United States in the 19th Century

Nancy Harkin, aged 30, who landed in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania in 1803 1
Nelly Harkin, aged 4, who arrived in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania in 1803 1
William Harkin, aged 6, who arrived in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania in 1803 1
Patrick Harkin, who landed in Maryland in 1809 1
Hugh Harkin, who arrived in New York, NY in 1811 1
... (More are available in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.)

Harkin migration to Canada +

Some of the first settlers of this family name were:

Harkin Settlers in Canada in the 19th Century

Edward Harkin, aged 18, a labourer, who arrived in Saint John, New Brunswick aboard the ship "Madawaska" in 1833
William Harkin, aged 20, a weaver, who arrived in Saint John, New Brunswick aboard the ship "Trial" in 1833
Kitty Harkin, aged 25, who arrived in Saint John, New Brunswick aboard the ship "Trial" in 1833
Patrick Harkin, aged 24, a labourer, who arrived in Saint John, New Brunswick aboard the ship "Trial" in 1833
Charles Harkin, aged 20, a servant, who arrived in Saint John, New Brunswick aboard the ship "Trial" in 1833
... (More are available in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.)

Harkin migration to Australia +

Emigration to Australia followed the First Fleets of convicts, tradespeople and early settlers. Early immigrants include:

Harkin Settlers in Australia in the 19th Century

Catherine Harkin, aged 22, a domestic servant, who arrived in South Australia in 1856 aboard the ship "Nimroud"

Harkin migration to New Zealand +

Emigration to New Zealand followed in the footsteps of the European explorers, such as Captain Cook (1769-70): first came sealers, whalers, missionaries, and traders. By 1838, the British New Zealand Company had begun buying land from the Maori tribes, and selling it to settlers, and, after the Treaty of Waitangi in 1840, many British families set out on the arduous six month journey from Britain to Aotearoa to start a new life. Early immigrants include:

Harkin Settlers in New Zealand in the 19th Century

William Harkin, who arrived in Auckland, New Zealand aboard the ship "Nimroud" in 1864
Annie Harkin, who arrived in Auckland, New Zealand aboard the ship "Ernestina" in 1865

Contemporary Notables of the name Harkin (post 1700) +

Thomas Richard "Tom" Harkin (b. 1939), American politician, Senator from Iowa (1985-)
Ruth Harkin (b. 1944), U.S. lawyer, wife of Tom Harkin
Michael E. Harkin (b. 1958), U.S. anthropologist
Thomas Richard Harkin (b. 1939), American Democratic Party politician, U.S. Representative from Iowa 5th District, 1975-85; U.S. Senator from Iowa, 1985-; Delegate to Democratic National Convention from Iowa, 1996, 2000, 2004, 2008 2
Maurice "Mo" Harkin (b. 1979), Northern Irish footballer
Fergal Harkin (b. 1976), retired Irish footballer
James B. Harkin (1875-1955), Canadian first commissioner for national parks (1911-1936), eponym of the Harkin Conservation Award
Terry Harkin (b. 1941), retired Northern Irish footballer
Bryan Harkin (b. 1980), Northern Irish footballer
Marian Harkin (b. 1953), Irish politician
... (Another 1 notables are available in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.)

Historic Events for the Harkin family +

HMS Royal Oak

Phillip Reginald Harkin (1911-1939), British Leading Seaman with the Royal Navy aboard the HMS Royal Oak (1939) when she was torpedoed by U-47 and sunk; he died in the sinking 3

Citations +

Filby, P. William, Meyer, Mary K., Passenger and immigration lists index : a guide to published arrival records of about 500,000 passengers who came to the United States and Canada in the seventeenth, eighteenth, and nineteenth centuries. 1982-1985 Cumulated Supplements in Four Volumes Detroit, Mich. : Gale Research Co., 1985, Print (ISBN 0-8103-1795-8)
The Political Graveyard: Alphabetical Name Index. (Retrieved 2015, December 8) . Retrieved from http://politicalgraveyard.com/alpha/index.html
Ships hit by U-boats crew list HMS Royal Oak (08) - (Retrieved 2018 February, 9th) - retrieved from https://uboat.net/allies/merchants/crews/ship68.html