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Hartkorn Family History

Hartkorn 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: Hartshorn, Harton, Hartford, Hartkopf, Hathorn, Hawthorn, Hanthorn

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Where is the Hartkorn family from?

You can see how Hartkorn families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hartkorn family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Hartkorn families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 6 Hartkorn families living in Iowa. This was about 86% of all the recorded Hartkorn's in USA. Iowa had the highest population of Hartkorn families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hartkorn surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Hartkorn ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Clerk was the top reported job for people in the USA named Hartkorn. 100% of Hartkorn men worked as a Clerk.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Clerk
    100%

What Hartkorn family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 225 census records available for the last name Hartkorn. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hartkorn 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 93 immigration records available for the last name Hartkorn. 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 174 military records available for the last name Hartkorn. For the veterans among your Hartkorn ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hartkorn lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2004, in the United States, Hartkorn life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Hartkorn in 1965 was 94, and 72 in 2004.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hartkorn 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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