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Hartel Family History

Hartel Surname Meaning

German (also Härtel): from a pet form of an ancient Germanic compound personal name based on the element hard ‘hardy brave strong’.

French (Normandy): occupational name a derivative of Hart 7.

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


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Where is the Hartel family from?

You can see how Hartel families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hartel family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1861 and 1920. The most Hartel families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 12 Hartel families living in London. This was about 48% of all the recorded Hartel's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Hartel families in 1891.
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What did your Hartel ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Hartel. 50% of Hartel 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
    50%
  • Household Duties (unpaid)
    50%

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Census Records

There are 8,000 census records available for the last name Hartel. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hartel 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Hartel. 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 3,000 military records available for the last name Hartel. For the veterans among your Hartel ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hartel lifespan?

Between 1944 and 2004, in the United States, Hartel life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1951, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Hartel in 1944 was 57, and 73 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hartel 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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