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Hartlein Name Meaning

South German (also Härtlein): from a pet form of the various ancient Germanic compound names formed with hard ‘hardy brave strong’ as the first element.

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


Similar surnames: Hartle, Hertlein, Harten, Hartel, Hartlieb, Hartman, Hartley

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Where is the Hartlein family from?

You can see how Hartlein families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hartlein family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Hartlein families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there was 1 Hartlein family living in North Carolina. This was 100% of all the recorded Hartlein's in USA. North Carolina had the highest population of Hartlein families in 1840.
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What did your Hartlein ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Hartlein. 40% of Hartlein men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Hartlein women worked as a Stenographer. .

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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
    40%
  • Laborer
    20%
  • Salesman
    10%
  • Operating
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    100%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Hartlein. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hartlein 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 226 immigration records available for the last name Hartlein. 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 790 military records available for the last name Hartlein. For the veterans among your Hartlein ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hartlein lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Hartlein life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Hartlein in 1963 was 85, and 90 in 2004.

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