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Hartling Family History

Hartling Surname Meaning

German (also Härtling): patronymic from the personal name Hartl(ein) (see Hartle).

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


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Where is the Hartling family from?

You can see how Hartling families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hartling family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Hartling families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 222 Hartling families living in Nova Scotia. This was about 91% of all the recorded Hartling's in Canada. Nova Scotia had the highest population of Hartling families in 1911.
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What did your Hartling ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the Canada named Hartling. 32% of Hartling men worked as a Farmer and 50% of Hartling women worked as a Teacher. Some less common occupations for Americans named Hartling were Miner and Housekeeper.

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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
    32%
  • Fisherman
    16%
  • Carpenter
    11%
  • Miner
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1921

  • Teacher
    50%
  • Housekeeper
    50%

What Hartling family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 5,000 census records available for the last name Hartling. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hartling 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Hartling. 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 801 military records available for the last name Hartling. For the veterans among your Hartling ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hartling lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Hartling life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1992, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Hartling in 1962 was 79, and 80 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Hartling

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hartling 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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