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Hartin Name Meaning

Irish (Donegal): Anglicized form of Gaelic Ó hArtáin ‘descendant of Artán’ a personal name formed from a diminutive of Art a byname meaning ‘bear’ or ‘hero’. Compare Hart 8. English: habitational name from Harting (Sussex) from the Old English personal name Heort + the Old English groupname suffix -ingas.

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


Similar surnames: Harkin, Haskin, Larkin, Harton, Martin, Sartin, Harty, Harlin, Hardin

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Where is the Hartin family from?

You can see how Hartin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hartin family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Hartin families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 74 Hartin families living in Ontario. This was about 43% of all the recorded Hartin's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Hartin families in 1911.
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What did your Hartin ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer and Servante were the top reported jobs for men and women in the Canada named Hartin. 39% of Hartin men worked as a Farmer and 50% of Hartin women worked as a Servante. Some less common occupations for Americans named Hartin were Journalier and Stenographer. .

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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 1921

  • Farmer
    39%
  • Laborer
    19%
  • Labourer
    17%
  • Journalier
    17%

Top Female Occupations In 1921

  • Servante
    50%
  • Stenographer
    50%
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Census Records

There are 14,000 census records available for the last name Hartin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hartin 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 2,000 immigration records available for the last name Hartin. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, 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 Hartin. For the veterans among your Hartin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hartin lifespan?

Between 1961 and 2004, in the United States, Hartin life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1961, and highest in 1967. The average life expectancy for Hartin in 1961 was 58, and 74 in 2004.

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