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Hartfree Family History

Hartfree Surname Meaning

The origin of the surname in question remains uncertain. Pre-18th century bearers have not been identified, leading to difficulties in suggesting an etymological origin with any confidence. However, if the reference to Johannes Harthfrith from 1381 in the Poll Tax for Great Dunmow, Essex is relevant, the surname may derive from an unrecorded Old English personal name.

This hypothetical name could be composed of the elements heard meaning ‘hard’ and frið meaning ‘peace’. Such a formation would suggest a possible link to the characteristics valued in historical contexts.

More likely, the surname represents an altered form due to folk etymology of another name, such as Hartfield or Hartford. However, despite this speculation, no evidence has been found to substantiate either of these possibilities.

Source: The Concise Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain, 2021


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You can see how Hartfree families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hartfree family name was found in the UK in 1891. In 1891 there were 8 Hartfree families living in Middlesex. This was about 73% of all the recorded Hartfree's in United Kingdom. Middlesex had the highest population of Hartfree families in 1891.
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What did your Hartfree ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Casual Labourer Rubber Works and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Hartfree. 100% of Hartfree men worked as a Casual Labourer Rubber Works and 100% of Hartfree 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 Male Occupations In 1939

  • Casual Labourer Rubber Works
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Hartfree. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hartfree 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 100 immigration records available for the last name Hartfree. 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 36 military records available for the last name Hartfree. For the veterans among your Hartfree ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hartfree lifespan?

Average Hartfree life expectancy in 1984 was 83 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 73.

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