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Hartsel Family History

Hartsel Surname Meaning

Variant of Hartsell a surname of (Swiss) German origin.

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


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Where is the Hartsel family from?

You can see how Hartsel families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hartsel family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Hartsel families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 15 Hartsel families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 58% of all the recorded Hartsel's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Hartsel families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hartsel 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 Hartsel ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Hartsel. 25% of Hartsel men worked as a Farmer and 50% of Hartsel women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Hartsel were Lather and 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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    25%
  • Laborer
    14%
  • Truck Driver
    10%
  • Lather
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    50%
  • Clerk
    17%
  • Packer
    17%
  • Laborer
    17%

What Hartsel family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Hartsel. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hartsel 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 59 immigration records available for the last name Hartsel. 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 728 military records available for the last name Hartsel. For the veterans among your Hartsel ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hartsel lifespan?

Between 1951 and 2004, in the United States, Hartsel life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1999, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Hartsel in 1951 was 43, and 74 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hartsel 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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