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Haerter Family History

Haerter 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: Haertel, Harter, Huerter, Herter, Hoerter, Harper, Halter, Harker

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Where is the Haerter family from?

You can see how Haerter families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Haerter family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Haerter families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 5 Haerter families living in Wisconsin. This was about 25% of all the recorded Haerter's in USA. Wisconsin had the highest population of Haerter families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Haerter surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Haerter ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Carpenter was the top reported job for people in the USA named Haerter. 25% of Haerter men worked as a Carpenter. .

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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

  • Carpenter
    25%
  • Bartender
    25%
  • Farm
    25%
  • Cabinet Maker
    25%
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What Haerter family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 924 census records available for the last name Haerter. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Haerter 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 256 immigration records available for the last name Haerter. 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 98 military records available for the last name Haerter. For the veterans among your Haerter ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Haerter lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2003, in the United States, Haerter life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Haerter in 1963 was 73, and 96 in 2003.

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