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Hartegan Family History

Hartegan 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: Hartigan, Hartman, Harten, Hardeman, Harleman, Harrigan, Halteman

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Where is the Hartegan family from?

You can see how Hartegan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hartegan family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1880 and 1920. The most Hartegan families were found in USA in 1880. In 1901 there was 1 Hartegan family living in Lanarkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Hartegan's in Scotland. Lanarkshire had the highest population of Hartegan families in 1901.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hartegan surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

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Census Records

There are 497 census records available for the last name Hartegan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hartegan 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 51 immigration records available for the last name Hartegan. 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 97 military records available for the last name Hartegan. For the veterans among your Hartegan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hartegan lifespan?

Between 1959 and 2001, in the United States, Hartegan life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1981, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Hartegan in 1959 was 63, and 91 in 2001.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hartegan 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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