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Hartzel Name Meaning

Variant of Hartzell a surname of (Swiss) German and Jewish (Askenazic) origin.

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


Similar surnames: Hartzell, Harpel, Hirzel, Wurtzel, Hartzog, Barthel, Hartsel, Hartle

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Where is the Hartzel family from?

You can see how Hartzel families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hartzel family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Hartzel families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 40 Hartzel families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 78% of all the recorded Hartzel's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Hartzel families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hartzel 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 Hartzel ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Hartzel. 34% of Hartzel men worked as a Laborer and 16% of Hartzel women worked as a Teacher. Some less common occupations for Americans named Hartzel were Salesman and 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

  • Laborer
    34%
  • Farmer
    11%
  • Clerk
    7%
  • Salesman
    6%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    16%
  • Maid
    13%
  • Housewife
    10%
  • Clerk
    10%
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Census Records

There are 8,000 census records available for the last name Hartzel. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hartzel 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 186 immigration records available for the last name Hartzel. 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 949 military records available for the last name Hartzel. For the veterans among your Hartzel ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hartzel lifespan?

Between 1957 and 2004, in the United States, Hartzel life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1970, and highest in 1968. The average life expectancy for Hartzel in 1957 was 58, and 91 in 2004.

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