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Hartling Name Meaning

German (also Härtling): patronymic from the personal name Hartl(ein) (see Hartle ).

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


Similar surnames: Harting, Hertling, Hartline, Bartling, Harding, Herling, Harmeling

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Where is the Hartling family from?

You can see how Hartling families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hartling family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Hartling families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1840 there was 1 Hartling family living in Virginia. This was 100% of all the recorded Hartling's in USA. Virginia had the highest population of Hartling families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hartling surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Hartling ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Maid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Hartling. 20% of Hartling men worked as a Laborer and 28% of Hartling women worked as a Maid. Some less common occupations for Americans named Hartling were Salesman and New Worker. .

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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

  • Laborer
    20%
  • Farmer
    18%
  • New Worker
    9%
  • Salesman
    9%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    28%
  • Stenographer
    28%
  • Housewife
    28%
  • New Worker
    19%
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Census Records

There are 5,000 census records available for the last name Hartling. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hartling 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Hartling. 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 801 military records available for the last name Hartling. For the veterans among your Hartling ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hartling lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Hartling life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1992, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Hartling in 1962 was 79, and 80 in 2004.

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