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Hartmetz Family History

Hartmetz 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: Hartnett, Hartley, Hartell, Hartney, Hartz, Hartwell, Harmer

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Where is the Hartmetz family from?

You can see how Hartmetz families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hartmetz family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Hartmetz families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 10 Hartmetz families living in New York. This was about 29% of all the recorded Hartmetz's in USA. New York had the highest population of Hartmetz families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hartmetz surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Hartmetz ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Hartmetz. 60% of Hartmetz 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
    60%
  • Salesman
    40%
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Census Records

There are 598 census records available for the last name Hartmetz. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hartmetz 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 169 immigration records available for the last name Hartmetz. 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 137 military records available for the last name Hartmetz. For the veterans among your Hartmetz ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hartmetz lifespan?

Between 1969 and 2002, in the United States, Hartmetz life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Hartmetz in 1969 was 68, and 83 in 2002.

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