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Harte Family History

Harte Surname Meaning

English and North German: variant of Hart Dutch: variant of Hart Irish: variant of Hart 8.

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


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Where is the Harte family from?

You can see how Harte families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Harte family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Harte families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 92 Harte families living in London. This was about 37% of all the recorded Harte's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Harte families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Harte 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 Harte ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, General Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Harte. 31% of Harte men worked as a General Labourer and 67% of Harte women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Harte were Incapacitated and House Keeper.

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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

  • General Labourer
    31%
  • Barman
    18%
  • General Labourer (heavy Worker
    14%
  • Incapacitated
    14%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    67%
  • Housewife
    4%
  • Domestic Servant
    3%
  • House Keeper
    3%

What Harte family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 29,000 census records available for the last name Harte. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Harte 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 7,000 immigration records available for the last name Harte. 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 6,000 military records available for the last name Harte. For the veterans among your Harte ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Harte lifespan?

Between 1941 and 2004, in the United States, Harte life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1945, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Harte in 1941 was 36, and 73 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Harte 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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