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Hartenfels Family History

Hartenfels Name 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: Hartnell, Hartness, Hartell, Harkness, Hartney, Marteney, Hartwell

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Where is the Hartenfels family from?

You can see how Hartenfels families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hartenfels family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Hartenfels families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 11 Hartenfels families living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Hartenfels's in USA. New York had the highest population of Hartenfels families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hartenfels surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Hartenfels ancestors do for a living?

Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Hartenfels ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

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Census Records

There are 184 census records available for the last name Hartenfels. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hartenfels 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 73 immigration records available for the last name Hartenfels. 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 100 military records available for the last name Hartenfels. For the veterans among your Hartenfels ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hartenfels lifespan?

Between 1959 and 2002, in the United States, Hartenfels life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Hartenfels in 1959 was 73, and 59 in 2002.

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