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Hardston Family History

Hardston 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: Harston, Hurston, Harton, Haston, Marston, Hairston, Hardison

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Where is the Hardston family from?

You can see how Hardston families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hardston family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Hardston families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 7 Hardston families living in Derbyshire. This was about 54% of all the recorded Hardston's in United Kingdom. Derbyshire had the highest population of Hardston families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hardston surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 83 census records available for the last name Hardston. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hardston 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 8 immigration records available for the last name Hardston. 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 4 military records available for the last name Hardston. For the veterans among your Hardston ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hardston lifespan?

Average Hardston life expectancy in 1973 was 72 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 70.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hardston 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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