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Hartzig Family History

Hartzig 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: Hartig, Hartwig, Hartzog, Hatzis, Harting, Hartz, Herzig, Hartin

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Where is the Hartzig family from?

You can see how Hartzig families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hartzig family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Hartzig families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 2 Hartzig families living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Hartzig's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Hartzig families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hartzig surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Hartzig ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Housekeeper was the top reported job for people in the USA named Hartzig. 100% of Hartzig women worked as a Housekeeper. .

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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 Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    100%
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Census Records

There are 281 census records available for the last name Hartzig. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hartzig 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 42 immigration records available for the last name Hartzig. 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 53 military records available for the last name Hartzig. For the veterans among your Hartzig ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hartzig lifespan?

Between 1977 and 2003, in the United States, Hartzig life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2001, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Hartzig in 1977 was 57, and 65 in 2003.

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