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Harten Family History

Harten Surname Meaning

North German: patronymic from Hart.

Dutch: patronymic from Hart.

Dutch (Van Harten): habitational name from a place so named near Renkum, Gelderland.

Irish (Cavan): variant of Hartin.

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


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You can see how Harten families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Harten family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Harten families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 18 Harten families living in London. This was about 33% of all the recorded Harten's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Harten families in 1891.
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What did your Harten ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Harten. 100% of Harten 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
    100%

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Census Records

There are 9,000 census records available for the last name Harten. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Harten 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 2,000 immigration records available for the last name Harten. 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 Harten. For the veterans among your Harten ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Harten lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Harten life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2002, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Harten in 1963 was 83, and 75 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Harten 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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