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Hartel Family History

Hartel Name Meaning

German (also Härtel): from a pet form of an ancient Germanic compound personal name based on the element hard ‘hardy brave strong’. French (Normandy): occupational name a derivative of Hart 7.

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


Similar surnames: Harten, Haertel, Hertel, Martel, Hartell, Bartel, Harmel, Happel

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Where is the Hartel family from?

You can see how Hartel families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hartel family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1861 and 1920. The most Hartel families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 81 Hartel families living in Ohio. This was about 18% of all the recorded Hartel's in USA. Ohio and 1 other state had the highest population of Hartel families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hartel surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Hartel ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Hartel. 17% of Hartel men worked as a Farmer and 15% of Hartel women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Hartel were Machinist 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.

Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    17%
  • Laborer
    15%
  • Salesman
    10%
  • Machinist
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    15%
  • Housekeeper
    15%
  • Stenographer
    13%
  • Clerk
    11%
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Census Records

There are 8,000 census records available for the last name Hartel. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hartel 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Hartel. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the USA, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 3,000 military records available for the last name Hartel. For the veterans among your Hartel ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hartel lifespan?

Between 1944 and 2004, in the United States, Hartel life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1951, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Hartel in 1944 was 57, and 73 in 2004.

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