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Hardebeck Family History

Hardebeck Surname Meaning

German: habitational name from a place near Hamburg whose name means ‘dirty stream’.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Hardebeck family from?

You can see how Hardebeck families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hardebeck family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Hardebeck families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 5 Hardebeck families living in Middlesex. This was about 63% of all the recorded Hardebeck's in United Kingdom. Middlesex had the highest population of Hardebeck families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hardebeck surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Hardebeck ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Hardebeck. 37% of Hardebeck men worked as a Farmer and 27% of Hardebeck women worked as a Stenographer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Hardebeck were Carpenter and Saleslady.

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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
    37%
  • Laborer
    25%
  • Salesman
    11%
  • Carpenter
    6%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    27%
  • Housekeeper
    20%
  • Maid
    14%
  • Saleslady
    14%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Hardebeck. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hardebeck 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 102 immigration records available for the last name Hardebeck. 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 220 military records available for the last name Hardebeck. For the veterans among your Hardebeck ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hardebeck lifespan?

Between 1945 and 2004, in the United States, Hardebeck life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1945, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Hardebeck in 1945 was 20, and 75 in 2004.

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