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Hadman Family History

Hadman Surname Meaning

metathesized form of Hadnam; see Hadingham and compare Adnam.

alternatively a variant of Adman with prosthetic H-.

Compare Henricus Adman 1341 in Subsidy Rolls (Suffolk).

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


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Where is the Hadman family from?

You can see how Hadman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hadman family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Hadman families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 25 Hadman families living in Northamptonshire. This was about 53% of all the recorded Hadman's in United Kingdom. Northamptonshire had the highest population of Hadman families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hadman surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Hadman ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Cowman and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Hadman. 50% of Hadman men worked as a Cowman and 80% of Hadman women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Hadman were Farmer 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

  • Cowman
    50%
  • Farmer
    50%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    80%
  • Unpaid Domestic
    6%
  • Secretary
    6%
  • Domestic Duties
    6%

What Hadman family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Hadman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hadman 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 235 immigration records available for the last name Hadman. 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 159 military records available for the last name Hadman. For the veterans among your Hadman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hadman lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2001, in the United States, Hadman life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1970, and highest in 1982. The average life expectancy for Hadman in 1966 was 60, and 82 in 2001.

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