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Hardluck Family History

Hardluck 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: Hardwick, Hadlock, Hardick, Harbuck, Hardrick, Garlick, Haddock

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Where is the Hardluck family from?

You can see how Hardluck families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hardluck family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Hardluck families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there was 1 Hardluck family living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Hardluck's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Hardluck families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 12 census records available for the last name Hardluck. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hardluck 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 immigration records available for the last name Hardluck. 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 3 military records available for the last name Hardluck. For the veterans among your Hardluck ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hardluck lifespan?

Average Hardluck life expectancy in 1973 was 65 years. This was lower than the general public life expectancy which was 70.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hardluck 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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