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Harderson Family History

Harderson 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: Anderson, Henderson, Balderson, Hardison, Sanderson, Randerson

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Where is the Harderson family from?

You can see how Harderson families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Harderson family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Harderson families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1891 there were 5 Harderson families living in Somerset. This was 100% of all the recorded Harderson's in United Kingdom. Somerset had the highest population of Harderson families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Harderson 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 Harderson ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Harderson. 100% of Harderson 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 1,000 census records available for the last name Harderson. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Harderson 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 337 immigration records available for the last name Harderson. 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 143 military records available for the last name Harderson. For the veterans among your Harderson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Harderson lifespan?

Between 1945 and 2003, in the United States, Harderson life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1945, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Harderson in 1945 was 19, and 84 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Harderson

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Harderson 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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