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Hartranft Family History

Hartranft Surname Meaning

German: descriptive nickname for a pauper from Middle High German harte ‘hard’ + ranft ‘rind crust’.

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


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Where is the Hartranft family from?

You can see how Hartranft families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hartranft family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Hartranft families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 5 Hartranft families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 71% of all the recorded Hartranft's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Hartranft families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hartranft 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 Hartranft ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Waitress were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Hartranft. 27% of Hartranft men worked as a Laborer and 13% of Hartranft women worked as a Waitress. Some less common occupations for Americans named Hartranft were Farmer 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%
  • Truck Driver
    12%
  • Salesman
    9%
  • Farmer
    5%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Waitress
    13%
  • Housekeeper
    10%
  • Clerk
    10%
  • New Worker
    10%

What Hartranft family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 5,000 census records available for the last name Hartranft. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hartranft 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 244 immigration records available for the last name Hartranft. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Hartranft. For the veterans among your Hartranft ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hartranft lifespan?

Between 1954 and 2004, in the United States, Hartranft life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1957, and highest in 1980. The average life expectancy for Hartranft in 1954 was 53, and 66 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hartranft 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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