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Hagward Family History

Hagward 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: Haggard, Hayward, Harward, Hazard, Howard, Agard, Harvard, Hagwood

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Where is the Hagward family from?

You can see how Hagward families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hagward family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1911. The most Hagward families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 3 Hagward families living in Ontario. This was 100% of all the recorded Hagward's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Hagward families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hagward surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Hagward ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Hagward. 100% of Hagward women worked as an Unpaid 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 Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 178 census records available for the last name Hagward. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hagward 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 35 immigration records available for the last name Hagward. 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 15 military records available for the last name Hagward. For the veterans among your Hagward ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hagward lifespan?

Average Hagward life expectancy in 1982 was 81 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 72.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hagward 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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