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Harting Family History

Harting Surname Meaning

English: variant of Hartin. North German (also Härting): patronymic from Hart or Hardt.

German: habitational name from any of several places so named in Bavaria or from Hartingen near Diepholz, Lower Saxony.

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


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Where is the Harting family from?

You can see how Harting families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Harting family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Harting families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 39 Harting families living in London. This was about 32% of all the recorded Harting's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Harting families in 1891.
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What did your Harting ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, General Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Harting. 100% of Harting men worked as a General Labourer and 81% of Harting 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 Male Occupations In 1939

  • General Labourer
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    81%
  • Private Means
    10%
  • Household Duties (unpaid)
    10%

What Harting family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 17,000 census records available for the last name Harting. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Harting 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 2,000 immigration records available for the last name Harting. 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 2,000 military records available for the last name Harting. For the veterans among your Harting ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Harting lifespan?

Between 1949 and 2004, in the United States, Harting life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1949, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Harting in 1949 was 39, and 79 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Harting

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Harting 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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