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Hadswell Family History

Hadswell 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: Haswell, Hadsell, Harwell, Hartwell, Haskell, Shadwell, Carswell

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Where is the Hadswell family from?

You can see how Hadswell families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hadswell family name was found in the UK, and Canada between 1891 and 1911. The most Hadswell families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1891 there was 1 Hadswell family living in Sussex. This was 100% of all the recorded Hadswell's in United Kingdom. Sussex had the highest population of Hadswell families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hadswell surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 50 census records available for the last name Hadswell. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hadswell 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 4 immigration records available for the last name Hadswell. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Hadswell. For the veterans among your Hadswell ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hadswell lifespan?

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Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Hadswell

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