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Hardiman Family History

Hardiman Surname Meaning

English: variant of Hardeman. Irish: adopted for Mac Giolla Deacair; see Hardy. Irish: variant of Hargadon.

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


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Where is the Hardiman family from?

You can see how Hardiman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hardiman family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Hardiman families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 196 Hardiman families living in London. This was about 22% of all the recorded Hardiman's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Hardiman families in 1891.
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What did your Hardiman 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 Hardiman. 17% of Hardiman men worked as a General Labourer and 72% of Hardiman women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Hardiman were Carpet Weaver and Housewife.

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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
    17%
  • Farm Labourer
    7%
  • Cowman
    6%
  • Carpet Weaver
    5%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    72%
  • Unpaid Domestic
    4%
  • Incapacitated
    3%
  • Housewife
    3%

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Census Records

There are 36,000 census records available for the last name Hardiman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hardiman 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 2,000 immigration records available for the last name Hardiman. 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 4,000 military records available for the last name Hardiman. For the veterans among your Hardiman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hardiman lifespan?

Between 1940 and 2004, in the United States, Hardiman life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1950, and highest in 1980. The average life expectancy for Hardiman in 1940 was 48, and 65 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hardiman 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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