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Hartell Family History

Hartell Surname Meaning

English and Scottish: variant of Hartle. Americanized form of German Hartel or Härtel.

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


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Where is the Hartell family from?

You can see how Hartell families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hartell family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Hartell families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 65 Hartell families living in Staffordshire. This was about 29% of all the recorded Hartell's in United Kingdom. Staffordshire had the highest population of Hartell families in 1891.
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What did your Hartell ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Bricklayer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Hartell. 43% of Hartell men worked as a Bricklayer and 81% of Hartell women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Hartell were Net Manufacturer and Bookbinder.

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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

  • Bricklayer
    43%
  • Foundry Blow Bellows Maker
    29%
  • Net Manufacturer
    29%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    81%
  • Housekeeper
    4%
  • Unpaid Domestic Dutie
    4%
  • Bookbinder
    4%

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Census Records

There are 6,000 census records available for the last name Hartell. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hartell 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 749 immigration records available for the last name Hartell. 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 919 military records available for the last name Hartell. For the veterans among your Hartell ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hartell lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Hartell life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1997, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Hartell in 1962 was 78, and 83 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hartell 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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