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Hartmans Family History

Hartmans Surname 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: Hartman, Hartmann, Hardman, Harman, Hartland, Gartman, Artman

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Where is the Hartmans family from?

You can see how Hartmans families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hartmans family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Hartmans families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there was 1 Hartmans family living in Durham. This was about 20% of all the recorded Hartmans's in United Kingdom. Durham had the highest population of Hartmans families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hartmans 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 Hartmans ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and School Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Hartmans. 22% of Hartmans men worked as a Farmer and 25% of Hartmans women worked as a School Teacher. Some less common occupations for Americans named Hartmans were Clerk and Housewife.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    22%
  • Laborer
    22%
  • Farming
    16%
  • Clerk
    11%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • School Teacher
    25%
  • Teacher
    25%
  • Secretary
    25%
  • Housewife
    25%

What Hartmans family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 466 census records available for the last name Hartmans. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hartmans 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 116 immigration records available for the last name Hartmans. 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 59 military records available for the last name Hartmans. For the veterans among your Hartmans ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hartmans lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2000, in the United States, Hartmans life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Hartmans in 1965 was 81, and 86 in 2000.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hartmans 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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