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Hardten Family History

Hardten 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: Harden, Harten, Hayden, Harben, Hardman, Carden, Haren, Garten

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Where is the Hardten family from?

You can see how Hardten families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hardten family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Hardten families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 9 Hardten families living in Illinois. This was about 30% of all the recorded Hardten's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Hardten families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hardten surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Hardten ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 397 census records available for the last name Hardten. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hardten 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 51 immigration records available for the last name Hardten. 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 67 military records available for the last name Hardten. For the veterans among your Hardten ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hardten lifespan?

Between 1966 and 1999, in the United States, Hardten life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Hardten in 1966 was 86, and 98 in 1999.

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