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Hardgraves Family History

Hardgraves 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: Hartgraves, Hargraves, Hardgrave, Hargrave, Hargreaves, Hardgrove

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Where is the Hardgraves family from?

You can see how Hardgraves families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hardgraves family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Hardgraves families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 10 Hardgraves families living in Yorkshire. This was about 45% of all the recorded Hardgraves's in United Kingdom. Yorkshire had the highest population of Hardgraves families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hardgraves 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 Hardgraves ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Hardgraves. 100% of Hardgraves 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 Hardgraves. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hardgraves 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 89 immigration records available for the last name Hardgraves. 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 238 military records available for the last name Hardgraves. For the veterans among your Hardgraves ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hardgraves lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Hardgraves life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Hardgraves in 1962 was 77, and 31 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hardgraves 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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