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Harten Family History

Harten Name Meaning

North German: patronymic from Hart Dutch: patronymic from Hart Dutch (Van Harten): habitational name from a place so named near Renkum Gelderland. Irish (Cavan): variant of Hartin .

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


Similar surnames: Hartel, Harden, Haren, Harton, Hasten, Harben, Hartman, Parten

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Where is the Harten family from?

You can see how Harten families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Harten family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Harten families were found in USA in 1920. In 1840 there were 4 Harten families living in Alabama. This was about 20% of all the recorded Harten's in USA. Alabama and 2 other states had the highest population of Harten families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Harten surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Harten ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Harten. 30% of Harten men worked as a Farmer and 18% of Harten women worked as a Housekeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Harten were Salesman and Farmer. .

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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
    30%
  • Laborer
    10%
  • Farming
    7%
  • Salesman
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    18%
  • Housewife
    13%
  • Maid
    13%
  • Farmer
    10%
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Census Records

There are 9,000 census records available for the last name Harten. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Harten 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 2,000 immigration records available for the last name Harten. 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 Harten. For the veterans among your Harten ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Harten lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Harten life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2002, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Harten in 1963 was 83, and 75 in 2004.

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