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Hartely Family History

Hartely Surname Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Hartell, Hartel, Harvey, Hartley, Martel, Harley, Bartel, Harty

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Where is the Hartely family from?

You can see how Hartely families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hartely family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Hartely families were found in and Scotland in 1871. In 1871 there were 8 Hartely families living in Fife. This was 100% of all the recorded Hartely's in Scotland. Fife had the highest population of Hartely families in 1871.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hartely surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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  • 1891
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Census Records

There are 384 census records available for the last name Hartely. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hartely census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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Passenger Lists

There are 20 immigration records available for the last name Hartely. 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 34 military records available for the last name Hartely. For the veterans among your Hartely ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hartely lifespan?

Average Hartely life expectancy in 1995 was 81 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 73.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hartely ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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