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Hardan Family History

Hardan 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: Harden, Hardman, Harman, Hamdan, Haran, Hardin, Hargan, Harlan

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Where is the Hardan family from?

You can see how Hardan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hardan family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Hardan families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 10 Hardan families living in Kent. This was about 31% of all the recorded Hardan's in United Kingdom. Kent had the highest population of Hardan families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hardan 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 Hardan ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Farm Laborer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Hardan. 34% of Hardan men worked as a Farmer and 50% of Hardan women worked as a Farm Laborer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Hardan were Clerk and Maid.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    34%
  • Laborer
    24%
  • Farm Laborer
    17%
  • Clerk
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Farm Laborer
    50%
  • Maid
    50%

What Hardan family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Hardan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hardan 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 205 immigration records available for the last name Hardan. 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 217 military records available for the last name Hardan. For the veterans among your Hardan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hardan lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2003, in the United States, Hardan life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2002, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Hardan in 1963 was 77, and 85 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Hardan

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hardan 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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