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Hardstaff Family History

Hardstaff Surname Meaning

from Hardstoft in Ault Hucknall (Derbys) which is recorded as Hertistoft in medieval documents. The place-name derives from an Old English personal name *Heort (genitive *Heortes) or the Old Scandinavian personal name Hjǫrtr (genitive Hjǫrts) + Old Scandinavian topt late Old English toft ‘building plot messuage’.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Hardstaff family from?

You can see how Hardstaff families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hardstaff family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Hardstaff families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 149 Hardstaff families living in Nottinghamshire. This was about 51% of all the recorded Hardstaff's in United Kingdom. Nottinghamshire had the highest population of Hardstaff families in 1891.
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What did your Hardstaff ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Colliery Hewer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Hardstaff. 19% of Hardstaff men worked as a Colliery Hewer and 74% of Hardstaff women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Hardstaff were Blacksmith Striker and House Wife.

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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

  • Colliery Hewer
    19%
  • General Labourer
    14%
  • Farmer Own Account
    14%
  • Blacksmith Striker
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    74%
  • Housewife
    3%
  • Housekeeper
    3%
  • House Wife
    3%

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Census Records

There are 4,000 census records available for the last name Hardstaff. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hardstaff 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 393 immigration records available for the last name Hardstaff. 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 346 military records available for the last name Hardstaff. For the veterans among your Hardstaff ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hardstaff lifespan?

Between 1971 and 1976, in the United States, Hardstaff life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 1971. The average life expectancy for Hardstaff in 1971 was 87, and 81 in 1976.

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