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Hardell Family History

Hardell Surname Meaning

English: nickname from Old French hardel ‘rope leash’ and by extension ‘group of hounds on a single leash’ hence ‘young rascal’.

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


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Where is the Hardell family from?

You can see how Hardell families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hardell family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Hardell families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 39 Hardell families living in Northamptonshire. This was about 33% of all the recorded Hardell's in United Kingdom. Northamptonshire had the highest population of Hardell families in 1891.
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What did your Hardell ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Hardell. 80% of Hardell 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
    80%
  • Unpaid Domestic
    20%

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Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Hardell. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hardell 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 286 immigration records available for the last name Hardell. 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 242 military records available for the last name Hardell. For the veterans among your Hardell ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hardell lifespan?

Between 1960 and 2004, in the United States, Hardell life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1963, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Hardell in 1960 was 55, and 91 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hardell 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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