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Hartlen Family History

Hartlen 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: Hartley, Harten, Hartle, Hartlein, Hatlen, Harben, Harden, Haren

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Where is the Hartlen family from?

You can see how Hartlen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hartlen family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Hartlen families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 36 Hartlen families living in Nova Scotia. This was about 95% of all the recorded Hartlen's in Canada. Nova Scotia had the highest population of Hartlen families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hartlen 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 Hartlen ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Hartlen. 31% of Hartlen men worked as a Laborer.

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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

  • Laborer
    31%
  • Teamster
    24%
  • Farmer
    16%
  • Carpenter
    16%

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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Hartlen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hartlen 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 941 immigration records available for the last name Hartlen. 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 98 military records available for the last name Hartlen. For the veterans among your Hartlen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hartlen lifespan?

Between 1970 and 2004, in the United States, Hartlen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1999, and highest in 1978. The average life expectancy for Hartlen in 1970 was 86, and 86 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hartlen 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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