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Hartswell Family History

Hartswell 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: Hartwell, Hartsell, Hartell, Harwell, Carswell, Haswell, Hartnell

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Where is the Hartswell family from?

You can see how Hartswell families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hartswell family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Hartswell families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 4 Hartswell families living in Norfolk. This was about 57% of all the recorded Hartswell's in United Kingdom. Norfolk had the highest population of Hartswell families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hartswell 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 Hartswell ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Hartswell. 100% of Hartswell 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%

What Hartswell family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 227 census records available for the last name Hartswell. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hartswell 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 9 immigration records available for the last name Hartswell. 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 20 military records available for the last name Hartswell. For the veterans among your Hartswell ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hartswell lifespan?

Between 1975 and 2001, in the United States, Hartswell life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Hartswell in 1975 was 34, and 88 in 2001.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Hartswell

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hartswell 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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