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Hadow Family History

Hadow 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: Shadow, Haddow, Gadow, Kadow, Ladow, Sadow, Haw, Hader, Harlow, Hada

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Where is the Hadow family from?

You can see how Hadow families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hadow family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Hadow families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 10 Hadow families living in Wiltshire. This was about 20% of all the recorded Hadow's in United Kingdom. Wiltshire had the highest population of Hadow families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hadow 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 Hadow ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Hadow. 63% of Hadow 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
    63%
  • Private Means
    25%
  • State Registered Nurse
    13%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Hadow. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hadow 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 735 immigration records available for the last name Hadow. 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 210 military records available for the last name Hadow. For the veterans among your Hadow ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hadow lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Hadow life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2001, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Hadow in 1964 was 83, and 74 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Hadow

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hadow 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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