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Hardwidge Family History

Hardwidge Surname Meaning

see Hardwick.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Hardwidge family from?

You can see how Hardwidge families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hardwidge family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Hardwidge families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 70 Hardwidge families living in Somerset. This was about 56% of all the recorded Hardwidge's in United Kingdom. Somerset had the highest population of Hardwidge families in 1891.
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What did your Hardwidge ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, General Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Hardwidge. 38% of Hardwidge men worked as a General Labourer and 74% of Hardwidge women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Hardwidge were Dock Labourer (heavy) and Unpaid Domestic Duti.

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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 Male Occupations In 1939

  • General Labourer
    38%
  • Lorry Driver
    38%
  • Dock Labourer (heavy)
    25%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    74%
  • Domestic Duties Unpaid
    6%
  • Paper Warchouse Printing
    3%
  • Unpaid Domestic Duti
    3%

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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Hardwidge. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hardwidge 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 153 immigration records available for the last name Hardwidge. 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 233 military records available for the last name Hardwidge. For the veterans among your Hardwidge ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hardwidge lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2003, in the United States, Hardwidge life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1991, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Hardwidge in 1968 was 71, and 89 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hardwidge 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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