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Harteau Family History

Harteau 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: Barteau, Hurteau, Hartell, Barbeau, Hartman, Harten, Jarreau, Lareau

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Where is the Harteau family from?

You can see how Harteau families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Harteau family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Harteau families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1871 there were 5 Harteau families living in Lanarkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Harteau's in Scotland. Lanarkshire had the highest population of Harteau families in 1871.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Harteau 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 Harteau ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Packer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Harteau. 62% of Harteau men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Harteau women worked as a Packer.

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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

  • Laborer
    62%
  • Salesman
    24%
  • Carpenter
    16%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Packer
    100%

What Harteau family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 464 census records available for the last name Harteau. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Harteau 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 41 immigration records available for the last name Harteau. 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 188 military records available for the last name Harteau. For the veterans among your Harteau ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Harteau lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2003, in the United States, Harteau life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1995, and highest in 1976. The average life expectancy for Harteau in 1968 was 80, and 59 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Harteau

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Harteau 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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