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Hadgraft Family History

Hadgraft Surname Meaning

Perhaps a Dutch name from Hooggraaf (1) a place near Poperinge Flanders Belgium or (2) Hoograven in Utrecht Netherlands; or some other place in the Low Countries with a similar name.

It is not clear whether it is related to the current Dutch surname Hooggreef or Hoogreef.

Alternatively, a topographical name from regional Dutch hoofdgraft ‘head (main) dyke’.

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


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You can see how Hadgraft families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hadgraft family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1891 and 1920. The most Hadgraft families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 40 Hadgraft families living in Suffolk. This was about 56% of all the recorded Hadgraft's in United Kingdom. Suffolk had the highest population of Hadgraft families in 1891.
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What did your Hadgraft ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Hadgraft. 100% of Hadgraft women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Passenger Lists

There are 130 immigration records available for the last name Hadgraft. 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 87 military records available for the last name Hadgraft. For the veterans among your Hadgraft ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hadgraft lifespan?

Between 1965 and 1985, in the United States, Hadgraft life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Hadgraft in 1965 was 83, and 88 in 1985.

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