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Hardison Family History

Hardison Surname Meaning

English: probably a patronymic from Hardy although the surname is rare in Britain.

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


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Where is the Hardison family from?

You can see how Hardison families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hardison family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Hardison families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 7 Hardison families living in Yorkshire. This was about 58% of all the recorded Hardison's in United Kingdom. Yorkshire had the highest population of Hardison families in 1891.
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What did your Hardison ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Hardison. 100% of Hardison 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
    100%

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Census Records

There are 23,000 census records available for the last name Hardison. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hardison 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 Hardison. 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 5,000 military records available for the last name Hardison. For the veterans among your Hardison ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hardison lifespan?

Between 1940 and 2004, in the United States, Hardison life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1953, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Hardison in 1940 was 36, and 70 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hardison 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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