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Hartzler Family History

Hartzler Surname Meaning

Americanized form of Swiss German and South German Hertzler.

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


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Where is the Hartzler family from?

You can see how Hartzler families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hartzler family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Hartzler families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 26 Hartzler families living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Hartzler's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Hartzler families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hartzler 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 Hartzler ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Hartzler. 31% of Hartzler men worked as a Farmer and 15% of Hartzler women worked as a Teacher. Some less common occupations for Americans named Hartzler were Farm Laborer and Maid.

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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
    31%
  • Laborer
    12%
  • Carpenter
    6%
  • Farm Laborer
    5%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    15%
  • Housekeeper
    15%
  • Housewife
    14%
  • Maid
    9%

What Hartzler family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 6,000 census records available for the last name Hartzler. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hartzler 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 292 immigration records available for the last name Hartzler. 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 936 military records available for the last name Hartzler. For the veterans among your Hartzler ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hartzler lifespan?

Between 1944 and 2004, in the United States, Hartzler life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1944, and highest in 1968. The average life expectancy for Hartzler in 1944 was 35, and 70 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hartzler 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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