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Haddell Family History

Haddell 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: Caddell, Waddell, Hadsell, Hartell, Hadden, Harwell, Cardell, Kardell

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Where is the Haddell family from?

You can see how Haddell families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Haddell family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Haddell families were found in and Scotland in 1841. In 1891 there were 7 Haddell families living in Kent. This was about 78% of all the recorded Haddell's in United Kingdom. Kent had the highest population of Haddell families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Haddell 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 Haddell ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Haddell. 100% of Haddell 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%

What Haddell family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 382 census records available for the last name Haddell. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Haddell 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 156 immigration records available for the last name Haddell. 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 25 military records available for the last name Haddell. For the veterans among your Haddell ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Haddell lifespan?

Between 1991 and 1998, in the United States, Haddell life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1991, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Haddell in 1991 was 59, and 79 in 1998.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Haddell

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Haddell 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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