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Hadding Family History

Hadding 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: Harding, Hedding, Wadding, Madding, Halling, Harling, Harting, Hadden

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Where is the Hadding family from?

You can see how Hadding families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hadding family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Hadding families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 5 Hadding families living in Shropshire. This was about 28% of all the recorded Hadding's in United Kingdom. Shropshire and 1 other county had the highest population of Hadding families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hadding 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 Hadding ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Maid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Hadding. 43% of Hadding men worked as a Laborer and 34% of Hadding women worked as a Maid. Some less common occupations for Americans named Hadding were Carpenter 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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    43%
  • Truck Driver
    29%
  • Carpenter
    29%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    34%
  • Housewife
    34%
  • Housekeeper
    34%

What Hadding family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 926 census records available for the last name Hadding. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hadding 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 103 immigration records available for the last name Hadding. 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 227 military records available for the last name Hadding. For the veterans among your Hadding ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hadding lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2003, in the United States, Hadding life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1997, and highest in 1974. The average life expectancy for Hadding in 1966 was 66, and 71 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hadding 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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