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Hartnagel Family History

Hartnagel Surname Meaning

German: metonymic occupational name for a nailsmith from Middle High German harte ‘hard’ + nagel ‘nail’.

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


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Where is the Hartnagel family from?

You can see how Hartnagel families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hartnagel family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Hartnagel families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 11 Hartnagel families living in Illinois. This was about 26% of all the recorded Hartnagel's in USA. Illinois and 1 other state had the highest population of Hartnagel families in 1880.
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What did your Hartnagel ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Hartnagel. 43% of Hartnagel men worked as a Farmer and 39% of Hartnagel women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Hartnagel were Proprietor and None.

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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

  • Farmer
    43%
  • Salesman
    12%
  • Laborer
    12%
  • Proprietor
    6%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    39%
  • Teacher
    31%
  • Housework
    16%
  • None
    16%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Hartnagel. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hartnagel 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 Hartnagel. 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 683 military records available for the last name Hartnagel. For the veterans among your Hartnagel ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hartnagel lifespan?

Between 1959 and 2004, in the United States, Hartnagel life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1959, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Hartnagel in 1959 was 52, and 86 in 2004.

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