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Hartlin Family History

Hartlin 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: Hartin, Harlin, Hartlein, Hartling, Hartline, Martin, Hartley, Karlin

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Where is the Hartlin family from?

You can see how Hartlin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hartlin family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Hartlin families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there was 1 Hartlin family living in Alabama. This was 100% of all the recorded Hartlin's in USA. Alabama had the highest population of Hartlin families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hartlin surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Hartlin ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 613 census records available for the last name Hartlin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hartlin 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 125 immigration records available for the last name Hartlin. 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 54 military records available for the last name Hartlin. For the veterans among your Hartlin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hartlin lifespan?

Between 1968 and 1988, in the United States, Hartlin life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1988, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Hartlin in 1968 was 85, and 80 in 1988.

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