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Harthun Name Meaning

North German: perhaps a habitational name from Hartum near Minden in Westphalia.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


Similar surnames: Harten, Hattrup, Harben, Harton, Ramthun, Hurtgen, Hartung, Warthen

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Where is the Harthun family from?

You can see how Harthun families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Harthun family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Harthun families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 4 Harthun families living in Staffordshire. This was about 36% of all the recorded Harthun's in United Kingdom. Staffordshire had the highest population of Harthun families in 1891.
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What did your Harthun ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Harthun. 100% of Harthun women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. .

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*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%
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Census Records

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Passenger Lists

There are 132 immigration records available for the last name Harthun. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 350 military records available for the last name Harthun. For the veterans among your Harthun ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Harthun lifespan?

Between 1951 and 2004, in the United States, Harthun life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1951, and highest in 1967. The average life expectancy for Harthun in 1951 was 20, and 83 in 2004.

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