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Hartong Family History

Hartong Surname Meaning

Dutch and Lower Saxon variant of German Hartung.

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


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Where is the Hartong family from?

You can see how Hartong families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hartong family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Hartong families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 7 Hartong families living in Ontario. This was about 58% of all the recorded Hartong's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Hartong families in 1911.
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What did your Hartong ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Secretary were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Hartong. 27% of Hartong men worked as a Laborer and 27% of Hartong women worked as a Secretary. Some less common occupations for Americans named Hartong were Watchman and New Worker.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    27%
  • Farmer
    23%
  • Salesman
    19%
  • Watchman
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Secretary
    27%
  • Maid
    20%
  • Nurse
    14%
  • New Worker
    14%

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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Hartong. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hartong 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 344 immigration records available for the last name Hartong. 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 516 military records available for the last name Hartong. For the veterans among your Hartong ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hartong lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Hartong life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1993, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Hartong in 1964 was 76, and 80 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hartong 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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