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Harthun Family History

Harthun Surname Meaning

North German: perhaps a habitational name from Hartum near Minden in Westphalia.

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


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Where is the Harthun family from?

You can see how Harthun families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Harthun family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Harthun families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there was 1 Harthun family living in Saskatchewan. This was 100% of all the recorded Harthun's in Canada. Saskatchewan had the highest population of Harthun families in 1911.
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What did your Harthun ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Harthun. 35% of Harthun men worked as a Laborer and 60% of Harthun women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Harthun were Truck Driver and Saleslady.

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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

  • Laborer
    35%
  • Farmer
    20%
  • Farming
    12%
  • Truck Driver
    12%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    60%
  • Saleslady
    40%

What Harthun family records will you find?

Census Records

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Passenger Lists

There are 132 immigration records available for the last name Harthun. 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 350 military records available for the last name Harthun. For the veterans among your Harthun ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Harthun lifespan?

Between 1951 and 2004, in the United States, Harthun life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1951, and highest in 1967. The average life expectancy for Harthun in 1951 was 20, and 83 in 2004.

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