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Hartson Family History

Hartson Surname Meaning

English: variant of Hartshorn.

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


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Where is the Hartson family from?

You can see how Hartson families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hartson family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Hartson families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 17 Hartson families living in Durham. This was about 23% of all the recorded Hartson's in United Kingdom. Durham had the highest population of Hartson families in 1891.
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What did your Hartson ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Coal Hewer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Hartson. 100% of Hartson men worked as a Coal Hewer and 77% of Hartson 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

  • Coal Hewer
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    77%
  • Elementary School Teacher
    8%
  • Companion
    8%
  • U P H Duties
    8%

What Hartson family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 11,000 census records available for the last name Hartson. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hartson 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 774 immigration records available for the last name Hartson. 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 Hartson. For the veterans among your Hartson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hartson lifespan?

Between 1960 and 2004, in the United States, Hartson life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1960, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Hartson in 1960 was 50, and 69 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Hartson

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hartson 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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