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Hartson Name Meaning

English: variant of Hartshorn .

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


Similar surnames: Harton, Hanson, Hartshorn, Harmon, Warton, Marson, Herson, Marton

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Where is the Hartson family from?

You can see how Hartson families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hartson family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Hartson families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 25 Hartson families living in Quebec. This was about 30% of all the recorded Hartson's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Hartson families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hartson surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Hartson ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Hartson. 100% of Hartson 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 1921

  • Farmer
    100%
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Census Records

There are 11,000 census records available for the last name Hartson. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hartson 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 774 immigration records available for the last name Hartson. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Hartson. For the veterans among your Hartson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hartson lifespan?

Between 1960 and 2004, in the United States, Hartson life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1960, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Hartson in 1960 was 50, and 69 in 2004.

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