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Hartzog Name Meaning

Americanized form of German Herzog Jewish (Ashkenazic): variant of Herzog .

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


Similar surnames: Hertzog, Hartog, Herzog, Hartz, Hartzel, Artz, Haring, Harton, Hartig

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Where is the Hartzog family from?

You can see how Hartzog families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hartzog family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Hartzog families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 9 Hartzog families living in South Carolina. This was about 43% of all the recorded Hartzog's in USA. South Carolina had the highest population of Hartzog families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hartzog surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Hartzog ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Hartzog. 36% of Hartzog men worked as a Farmer and 12% of Hartzog women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Hartzog were Manager and Cook. .

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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
    36%
  • Laborer
    22%
  • Salesman
    6%
  • Manager
    4%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    12%
  • Housekeeper
    10%
  • Clerk
    8%
  • Cook
    8%
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Census Records

There are 8,000 census records available for the last name Hartzog. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hartzog 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 397 immigration records available for the last name Hartzog. 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 2,000 military records available for the last name Hartzog. For the veterans among your Hartzog ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hartzog lifespan?

Between 1956 and 2004, in the United States, Hartzog life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1956, and highest in 1963. The average life expectancy for Hartzog in 1956 was 52, and 75 in 2004.

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