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Hardtner Family History

Hardtner 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: Hartner, Harder, Lardner, Hartney, Gardener, Gartner, Harner, Harter

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Where is the Hardtner family from?

You can see how Hardtner families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hardtner family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Hardtner families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there was 1 Hardtner family living in Illinois. This was about 50% of all the recorded Hardtner's in USA. Illinois and 1 other state had the highest population of Hardtner families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hardtner 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 Hardtner ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Proprietor was the top reported job for people in the USA named Hardtner. 50% of Hardtner men worked as a Proprietor.

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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

  • Proprietor
    50%
  • Helper
    50%

What Hardtner family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 201 census records available for the last name Hardtner. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hardtner 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 77 immigration records available for the last name Hardtner. 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 62 military records available for the last name Hardtner. For the veterans among your Hardtner ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hardtner lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2001, in the United States, Hardtner life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2001, and highest in 1982. The average life expectancy for Hardtner in 1963 was 58, and 57 in 2001.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Hardtner

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hardtner 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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