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Hartenbower Family History

Hartenbower 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: Harrower, Hartner, Hartinger, Gartenberg, Harkenrider, Wartenberg

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Where is the Hartenbower family from?

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

What did your Hartenbower ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Hartenbower. 72% of Hartenbower men worked as a 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
    72%
  • Manager
    29%
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Census Records

There are 854 census records available for the last name Hartenbower. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hartenbower 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 24 immigration records available for the last name Hartenbower. 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 72 military records available for the last name Hartenbower. For the veterans among your Hartenbower ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hartenbower lifespan?

Between 1959 and 2000, in the United States, Hartenbower life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1959, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Hartenbower in 1959 was 48, and 88 in 2000.

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