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Harton Name Meaning

English: habitational name from places so called in County Durham and North Yorkshire, and possibly also from the one in Shropshire. The first was named in Old English with heorot ‘stag’, ‘hart’ + dun ‘hill’; the second with hær ‘rock’ + tun ‘enclosure’, ‘farmstead’, ‘settlement’. Irish: variant spelling of Hartin.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names ©2013, Oxford University Press


Similar surnames: Horton, Harston, Hayton, Marton, Halton, Wharton, Hatton, Parton

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Harton Family Origin

Where is the Harton family from?

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    You can see how Harton families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Harton family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Harton families were found in the USA in 1920. In 1840 there were 8 Harton families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 23% of all the recorded Harton's in the USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Harton families in 1840.
    Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Harton surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

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    Harton Family Occupations

    What did your Harton ancestors do for a living?

    In 1880, the most common Harton occupation in the USA was Farmer. 43% of Harton's were Farmers. Farmer, Keeping House and Laborer were the top 3 reported jobs worked by Harton. A less common occupation for the Harton family was Farm Laborer.

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    • Farmer

      43%

    • Keeping House

      8%

    • Laborer

      7%

    • Farm Laborer

      5%

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

    Harton Historical Records

    What Harton family records will you find?

    Census Record

    There are 53,000 census records available for the last name Harton. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Harton census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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    Passenger List

    There are 3,000 immigration records available for the last name Harton. 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 Card

    There are 3,000 military records available for the last name Harton. For the veterans among your Harton ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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    Harton Life Expectancy

    What is the average Harton lifespan?

    Between 1952 and 2004, in the United States, Harton life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1955, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Harton in 1952 was 35, and 72 in 2004.

    View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Harton

    An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Harton ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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