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Hadlow Family History

Hadlow Surname Meaning

English: habitational name from Hadlow in Kent. The placename derives from Old English hāth ‘heath’ or hēafod ‘head’ + hlāw ‘mound hill’.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Hadlow family from?

You can see how Hadlow families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hadlow family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Hadlow families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 441 Hadlow families living in Kent. This was about 63% of all the recorded Hadlow's in United Kingdom. Kent had the highest population of Hadlow families in 1891.
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What did your Hadlow ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Farmer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Hadlow. 15% of Hadlow men worked as a Farmer and 76% of Hadlow women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Hadlow were Gardener and 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 Male Occupations In 1939

  • Farmer
    15%
  • General Labourer
    12%
  • Bakers Roundsman
    9%
  • Gardener
    6%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    76%
  • Unpaid Domestic
    4%
  • Domestic Servant
    3%
  • Domestic Duties
    3%

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Census Records

There are 13,000 census records available for the last name Hadlow. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hadlow 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Hadlow. 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 855 military records available for the last name Hadlow. For the veterans among your Hadlow ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hadlow lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Hadlow life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1996, and highest in 1968. The average life expectancy for Hadlow in 1964 was 84, and 77 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hadlow 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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