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Hardge Family History

Hardge Surname Meaning

German: from a pet form of any of various ancient Germanic personal names composed with hard ‘strong’ as the first element.

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


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Where is the Hardge family from?

You can see how Hardge families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hardge family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Hardge families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 4 Hardge families living in London. This was about 44% of all the recorded Hardge's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Hardge families in 1891.
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What did your Hardge ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Farm Laborer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Hardge. 36% of Hardge men worked as a Laborer and 31% of Hardge women worked as a Farm Laborer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Hardge were Clerk and Housework.

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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

  • Laborer
    36%
  • Farmer
    24%
  • Manager
    8%
  • Clerk
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Farm Laborer
    31%
  • Maid
    24%
  • Labor
    16%
  • Housework
    16%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Hardge. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hardge 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 107 immigration records available for the last name Hardge. 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 122 military records available for the last name Hardge. For the veterans among your Hardge ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hardge lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Hardge life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1996, and highest in 1972. The average life expectancy for Hardge in 1962 was 54, and 66 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hardge 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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