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Hardey Family History

Hardey Surname Meaning

English: variant of Hardy.

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


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Where is the Hardey family from?

You can see how Hardey families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hardey family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Hardey families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 116 Hardey families living in London. This was about 16% of all the recorded Hardey's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Hardey families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hardey 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 Hardey ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, General Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Hardey. 34% of Hardey men worked as a General Labourer and 79% of Hardey women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Hardey were Gen Smith and Unpaid Domestic.

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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 Male Occupations In 1939

  • General Labourer
    34%
  • Boot Repairer
    17%
  • Incapacitated
    17%
  • Gen Smith
    17%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    79%
  • Domestic Servant
    4%
  • Shop Assistant
    3%
  • Unpaid Domestic
    3%

What Hardey family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 15,000 census records available for the last name Hardey. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hardey 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Hardey. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Hardey. For the veterans among your Hardey ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hardey lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Hardey life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1991, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Hardey in 1963 was 70, and 70 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Hardey

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hardey 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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