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Hardens Family History

Hardens 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, Harders, Hargens, Hayden, Harben, Carden, Haren, Harding

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Where is the Hardens family from?

You can see how Hardens families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hardens family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Hardens families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 5 Hardens families living in Gloucestershire. This was 100% of all the recorded Hardens's in United Kingdom. Gloucestershire had the highest population of Hardens families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hardens 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 Hardens ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Hardens. 100% of Hardens men worked as a Farmer.

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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
    100%

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Census Records

There are 407 census records available for the last name Hardens. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hardens 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 30 immigration records available for the last name Hardens. 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 11 military records available for the last name Hardens. For the veterans among your Hardens ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hardens lifespan?

Between 1994 and 1999, in the United States, Hardens life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1999, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Hardens in 1994 was 81, and 35 in 1999.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hardens 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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