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Hadges Family History

Hadges 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: Hodges, Hedges, Hayes, Hagen, Hager, Ades, Haynes, Badger, Hadden

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Where is the Hadges family from?

You can see how Hadges families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hadges family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Hadges families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 156 Hadges families living in London. This was about 37% of all the recorded Hadges's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Hadges families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hadges 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 Hadges ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Hadges. 85% of Hadges 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
    85%
  • Retired
    16%

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Census Records

There are 13,000 census records available for the last name Hadges. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hadges 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 500 immigration records available for the last name Hadges. 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 301 military records available for the last name Hadges. For the veterans among your Hadges ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hadges lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Hadges life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1967, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Hadges in 1962 was 68, and 74 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hadges 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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