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Hartwigsen Family History

Hartwigsen 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: Hartvigsen, Hartigan, Hartwig, Martinsen, Harten, Harmison, Hartig

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Where is the Hartwigsen family from?

You can see how Hartwigsen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hartwigsen family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1891 and 1920. The most Hartwigsen families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 7 Hartwigsen families living in New Jersey. This was about 37% of all the recorded Hartwigsen's in USA. New Jersey had the highest population of Hartwigsen families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hartwigsen surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Hartwigsen ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Hartwigsen. 31% of Hartwigsen men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Hartwigsen women worked as a Teacher. .

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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
    31%
  • Laborer
    24%
  • Carpenter
    16%
  • Watchman
    16%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    100%
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What Hartwigsen family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 416 census records available for the last name Hartwigsen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hartwigsen 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 300 immigration records available for the last name Hartwigsen. 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 57 military records available for the last name Hartwigsen. For the veterans among your Hartwigsen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hartwigsen lifespan?

Between 1956 and 2003, in the United States, Hartwigsen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1956, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Hartwigsen in 1956 was 47, and 68 in 2003.

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