This page needs Javascript enabled in order to work properly. Click here for instructions on how to enable it in your browser.
Surname Header Image
Get access to Hadly family records.Start a 14-Day Free Trial

Hadly Family History

Hadly 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: Hadley, Hanly, Hally, Handly, Hady, Hay, Hale, Halley, Hanley, Hall

Search for a relative to learn more about your family history.

Hint: Try searching for a relative alive in 1940.

Where is the Hadly family from?

You can see how Hadly families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hadly family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Hadly families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 4 Hadly families living in Staffordshire. This was about 57% of all the recorded Hadly's in United Kingdom. Staffordshire had the highest population of Hadly families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hadly surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
Mapbox
© Mapbox © OpenStreetMap Improve this map

What did your Hadly ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Laborer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Hadly. 40% of Hadly men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Hadly women worked as a Laborer.

View Census Data for Hadly | Data not to scale

*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

United States shown, England data unavailable

Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    40%
  • Laborer
    15%
  • Truck Driver
    15%
  • Proprietor
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    100%

What Hadly family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 4,000 census records available for the last name Hadly. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hadly census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

Search UK census records for Hadly

Passenger Lists

There are 204 immigration records available for the last name Hadly. 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.

View all Hadly immigration records

Draft Cards

There are 523 military records available for the last name Hadly. For the veterans among your Hadly ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

View all Hadly military records

You've only scratched the surface of Hadly family history

Discover More

What is the average Hadly lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2002, in the United States, Hadly life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1968, and highest in 1977. The average life expectancy for Hadly in 1968 was 63, and 89 in 2002.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Hadly

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hadly 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.

Discover the unique achievements of ancestors in the Hadly family tree

Explore Your Tree
Search for another surname
Enter last name/surname
Start a 14-Day Free Trial