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Hartkopf Family History

Hartkopf Surname Meaning

German: nickname for a thick-skulled or stubborn person from Middle High German harte ‘hard strong’ + kopf ‘head’.

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


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Where is the Hartkopf family from?

You can see how Hartkopf families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hartkopf family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Hartkopf families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 15 Hartkopf families living in Wisconsin. This was about 45% of all the recorded Hartkopf's in USA. Wisconsin had the highest population of Hartkopf families in 1880.
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What did your Hartkopf ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Clerk were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Hartkopf. 27% of Hartkopf men worked as a Farmer and 46% of Hartkopf women worked as a Clerk. Some less common occupations for Americans named Hartkopf were Mechanic and Maid.

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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
    27%
  • Salesman
    20%
  • Laborer
    14%
  • Mechanic
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Clerk
    46%
  • Saleslady
    19%
  • Housework
    19%
  • Maid
    19%

What Hartkopf family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Hartkopf. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hartkopf 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 589 immigration records available for the last name Hartkopf. 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 813 military records available for the last name Hartkopf. For the veterans among your Hartkopf ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hartkopf lifespan?

Between 1959 and 2004, in the United States, Hartkopf life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1999, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Hartkopf in 1959 was 57, and 74 in 2004.

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