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Harth Family History

Harth Surname Meaning

German: variant of Hardt 1 and Jewish (Ashkenazic): variant of Hart.

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


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Where is the Harth family from?

You can see how Harth families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Harth family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Harth families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 48 Harth families living in Yorkshire. This was about 32% of all the recorded Harth's in United Kingdom. Yorkshire had the highest population of Harth families in 1891.
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What did your Harth ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Railway Clerk and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Harth. 100% of Harth men worked as a Railway Clerk and 64% of Harth 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

  • Railway Clerk
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    64%
  • Unpaid Domestic
    19%
  • Cotton Weaver
    19%

What Harth family records will you find?

Census Records

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Passenger Lists

There are 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Harth. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Harth. For the veterans among your Harth ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Harth lifespan?

Between 1947 and 2004, in the United States, Harth life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1947, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Harth in 1947 was 47, and 74 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Harth 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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