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Harthern Family History

Harthern 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: Hartshorn, Harten, Hartlein, Harter, Hartner, Hartter, Harthun

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Where is the Harthern family from?

You can see how Harthern families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Harthern family name was found in the UK in 1891. In 1891 there were 5 Harthern families living in Shropshire. This was about 36% of all the recorded Harthern's in United Kingdom. Shropshire had the highest population of Harthern families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Harthern surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Harthern ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Harthern. 78% of Harthern 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
    78%
  • Unpaid House Duties
    23%

What Harthern family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 123 census records available for the last name Harthern. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Harthern 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 57 immigration records available for the last name Harthern. 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 11 military records available for the last name Harthern. For the veterans among your Harthern ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Harthern lifespan?

Between 1968 and 1980, in the United States, Harthern life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1968, and highest in 1980. The average life expectancy for Harthern in 1968 was 70, and 80 in 1980.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Harthern

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Harthern 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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