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Hadson Family History

Hadson Surname Meaning

probably a variant of Haddison.

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


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Where is the Hadson family from?

You can see how Hadson families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hadson family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Hadson families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 32 Hadson families living in Yorkshire. This was about 22% of all the recorded Hadson's in United Kingdom. Yorkshire had the highest population of Hadson families in 1891.
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What did your Hadson ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, General Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Hadson. 34% of Hadson men worked as a General Labourer and 79% of Hadson women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Hadson were Retired and Cotton Weaver.

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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

  • General Labourer
    34%
  • Commercial Traveller
    34%
  • Retired
    34%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    79%
  • Unpaid Domestic
    5%
  • Incapacitated
    5%
  • Cotton Weaver
    5%

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Census Records

There are 7,000 census records available for the last name Hadson. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hadson 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 Hadson. 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 381 military records available for the last name Hadson. For the veterans among your Hadson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hadson lifespan?

Average Hadson life expectancy in 2001 was 70 years. This was lower than the general public life expectancy which was 74.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hadson 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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