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Hartly Family History

Hartly Name Meaning

see Hartley .

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


Similar surnames: Hartley, Harty, Hartle, Hartl, Harvey, Harold, Hart, Early, Hartell

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Where is the Hartly family from?

You can see how Hartly families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hartly family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Hartly families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 16 Hartly families living in Lancashire. This was about 38% of all the recorded Hartly's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Hartly families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hartly surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Hartly ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, General Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Hartly. 100% of Hartly men worked as a General Labourer and 86% of Hartly women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. .

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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 1939

  • General Labourer
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    86%
  • Housekeeper
    15%
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Census Records

There are 9,000 census records available for the last name Hartly. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hartly 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 Hartly. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Australia, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 943 military records available for the last name Hartly. For the veterans among your Hartly ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hartly lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2004, in the United States, Hartly life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1971, and highest in 1965. The average life expectancy for Hartly in 1965 was 92, and 91 in 2004.

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