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Hartzer Family History

Hartzer Surname Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Hartzler, Harter, Hartner, Hartter, Artzer, Hartzel, Shartzer

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Where is the Hartzer family from?

You can see how Hartzer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hartzer family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Hartzer families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 6 Hartzer families living in Saskatchewan. This was about 86% of all the recorded Hartzer's in Canada. Saskatchewan had the highest population of Hartzer families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hartzer 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 Hartzer ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Hartzer. 36% of Hartzer men worked as a Farmer and 43% of Hartzer women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Hartzer were Brewer and Housekeeper.

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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
    36%
  • Salesman
    22%
  • Clerk
    15%
  • Brewer
    15%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    43%
  • Machine Operator
    29%
  • Housekeeper
    29%

What Hartzer family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Hartzer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hartzer 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 126 immigration records available for the last name Hartzer. 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 288 military records available for the last name Hartzer. For the veterans among your Hartzer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hartzer lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Hartzer life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2004, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Hartzer in 1963 was 64, and 45 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Hartzer

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hartzer 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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