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Hartey Family History

Hartey 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: Harvey, Hartley, Harley, Harty, Hartney, Harten, Hartel, Harney

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Where is the Hartey family from?

You can see how Hartey families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hartey family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Hartey families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 20 Hartey families living in London. This was about 25% of all the recorded Hartey's in United Kingdom. London and 1 other county had the highest population of Hartey families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hartey surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Hartey ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Hartey. 100% of Hartey 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 3,000 census records available for the last name Hartey. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hartey 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 371 immigration records available for the last name Hartey. 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 288 military records available for the last name Hartey. For the veterans among your Hartey ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hartey lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2003, in the United States, Hartey life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1995, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Hartey in 1965 was 73, and 65 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Hartey

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hartey 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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