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Hartsell Family History

Hartsell Surname Meaning

Variant of Hartzell a surname of (Swiss) German and Jewish (Askenazic) origin (see Hirtzel and Hertzel 1 and ).

The surname Hartsell is particularly common in NC.

Compare Hartsel.

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


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Where is the Hartsell family from?

You can see how Hartsell families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hartsell family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Hartsell families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 16 Hartsell families living in London. This was about 43% of all the recorded Hartsell's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Hartsell families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hartsell 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 Hartsell ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housework were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Hartsell. 27% of Hartsell men worked as a Farmer and 11% of Hartsell women worked as a Housework. Some less common occupations for Americans named Hartsell were Salesman and Teacher.

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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

  • Farmer
    27%
  • Laborer
    13%
  • Carpenter
    6%
  • Salesman
    5%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housework
    11%
  • Housekeeper
    9%
  • Farmer
    6%
  • Teacher
    5%

What Hartsell family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 14,000 census records available for the last name Hartsell. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hartsell 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 467 immigration records available for the last name Hartsell. 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 3,000 military records available for the last name Hartsell. For the veterans among your Hartsell ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hartsell lifespan?

Between 1953 and 2004, in the United States, Hartsell life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1960, and highest in 1962. The average life expectancy for Hartsell in 1953 was 44, and 75 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hartsell 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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