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Hartema Family History

Hartema 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: Harkema, Hartell, Hatem, Hartman, Harten, Hartel, Hardeman, Harleman

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Where is the Hartema family from?

You can see how Hartema families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hartema family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Hartema families living in Iowa. This was about 67% of all the recorded Hartema's in USA. Iowa had the highest population of Hartema families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hartema 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 153 census records available for the last name Hartema. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hartema 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 15 immigration records available for the last name Hartema. 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 Hartema. For the veterans among your Hartema ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hartema lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2002, in the United States, Hartema life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1995, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Hartema in 1962 was 46, and 62 in 2002.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hartema 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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