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Hartan Family History

Hartan 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: Harman, Harton, Hartman, Harten, Hartin, Haran, Hargan, Hattan

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Where is the Hartan family from?

You can see how Hartan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hartan family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Hartan families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there was 1 Hartan family living in London. This was about 50% of all the recorded Hartan's in United Kingdom. London and 1 other county had the highest population of Hartan families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hartan 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 Hartan ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Hartan. 100% of Hartan 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 Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Hartan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hartan 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 145 immigration records available for the last name Hartan. 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 133 military records available for the last name Hartan. For the veterans among your Hartan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hartan lifespan?

Between 1969 and 1996, in the United States, Hartan life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1970, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Hartan in 1969 was 76, and 66 in 1996.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Hartan

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hartan 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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