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Hadham Family History

Hadham Surname Meaning

from Much Hadham and Little Hadham (Herts) recorded as Hedham and Hadham in medieval documents.

The place-name derives from Old English hǣð ‘heath’ + hām ‘village homestead’.

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


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Where is the Hadham family from?

You can see how Hadham families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hadham family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Hadham families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 2 Hadham families living in Lancashire. This was 100% of all the recorded Hadham's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Hadham families in 1891.
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What did your Hadham ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 90 census records available for the last name Hadham. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hadham 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 11 immigration records available for the last name Hadham. 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 3 military records available for the last name Hadham. For the veterans among your Hadham ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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