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Hartem Family History

Hartem 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: Hatem, Harten, Hartel, Harter, Harte, Harvey, Hare, Hartley, Harben

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Where is the Hartem family from?

You can see how Hartem families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hartem family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Hartem family living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Hartem's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Hartem families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hartem 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 73 census records available for the last name Hartem. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hartem 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 11 immigration records available for the last name Hartem. 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 18 military records available for the last name Hartem. For the veterans among your Hartem ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hartem lifespan?

Between 1972 and 1980, in the United States, Hartem life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 1978. The average life expectancy for Hartem in 1972 was 42, and 24 in 1980.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hartem 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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