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Hartell Family History

Hartell Surname Meaning

English and Scottish: variant of Hartle. Americanized form of German Hartel or Härtel.

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


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Where is the Hartell family from?

You can see how Hartell families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hartell family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Hartell families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1911 there were 17 Hartell families living in Ontario. This was about 44% of all the recorded Hartell's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Hartell families in 1911.
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What did your Hartell ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Hartell. 67% of Hartell 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
    67%
  • Laborer
    20%
  • Stonecutter
    14%

What Hartell family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 6,000 census records available for the last name Hartell. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hartell 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 749 immigration records available for the last name Hartell. 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 919 military records available for the last name Hartell. For the veterans among your Hartell ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hartell lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Hartell life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1997, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Hartell in 1962 was 78, and 83 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Hartell

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hartell 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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