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Hartvigsen Family History

Hartvigsen Surname Meaning

Danish and Norwegian: patronymic from the personal name Hartvig (see Hartwig).

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


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Where is the Hartvigsen family from?

You can see how Hartvigsen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hartvigsen family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1880 and 1920. The most Hartvigsen families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there was 1 Hartvigsen family living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Hartvigsen's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Hartvigsen families in 1891.
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What did your Hartvigsen ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Hartvigsen. 50% of Hartvigsen men worked as a Farmer.

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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
    50%
  • Carpenter
    25%
  • Mechanic
    13%
  • Teacher
    13%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Hartvigsen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hartvigsen 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 713 immigration records available for the last name Hartvigsen. 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 160 military records available for the last name Hartvigsen. For the veterans among your Hartvigsen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hartvigsen lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Hartvigsen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1987, and highest in 1964. The average life expectancy for Hartvigsen in 1964 was 95, and 85 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hartvigsen 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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