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Where did the Scottish Harkins family come from? What is the Scottish Harkins family crest and coat of arms? When did the Harkins family first arrive in the United States? Where did the various branches of the family go? What is the Harkins family history?
The story of the Harkins family stretches back through time to the Viking settlers who populated the rugged shores of Scotland in the Medieval era. The name Harkins was 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.
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Spelling variations are extremely common among Scottish names dating from this era because the arts of spelling and translation were not yet standardized. Spelling was done by sound, and translation from Gaelic to English was generally quite careless. In different records, Harkins has been spelled Harkin, Harken, Harkins, Hacon, Hakon, Haken and others.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.
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Those who made the voyage were greeted with ample opportunity to acquire land and a political climate far away from the oppressive monarchy of the old country. They settled along the east coast of what would become Canada and the United States. In the American War of Independence, those who remained loyal to England traveled north to Canada as United Empire Loyalists. In this century, many Scots living in North America have begun to recover their rich heritage through festivals, highland games, and Clan societies. An examination of passenger and immigration lists has shown early immigrants bearing the name Harkins:
Harkins Settlers in the United States in the 19th Century
- James Harkins, who landed in America in 1801
- Dennis Harkins, who arrived in Somerset County, Pa in 1824
- John Harkins, who landed in Allegany (Allegheny) County, Pa in 1849
- Patrick Harkins, who arrived in Mobile, Ala in 1860
- Andrew, Daniel, Edward, James, John, Patrick and William Harkins all arrived in Philadelphia between 1830 and 1870
Harkins Settlers in the United States in the 20th Century
- Annie Harkins, aged 22, who arrived at Ellis Island from Donegal, in 1904
- Anna Harkins, aged 21, who arrived at Ellis Island from Derry, in 1906
- Annie Harkins, aged 24, who arrived at Ellis Island from Glasgow, Scotland, in 1913
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