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Had Family History

Had 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: Han, Hay, Ham, Hard, Hand, Ha, Hai, Haw, Hoad, Shad

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Where is the Had family from?

You can see how Had families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Had family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Had families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 5 Had families living in Northumberland. This was about 28% of all the recorded Had's in United Kingdom. Northumberland had the highest population of Had families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Had 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 Had ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Had. 100% of Had 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 Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Had. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Had 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 402 immigration records available for the last name Had. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 417 military records available for the last name Had. For the veterans among your Had ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Had lifespan?

Between 1967 and 1994, in the United States, Had life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Had in 1967 was 85, and 96 in 1994.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Had 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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