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Hardus Family History

Hardus 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: Harcus, Hards, Hargus, Hard, Harden, Harris, Hajdu, Harder, Darius

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Where is the Hardus family from?

You can see how Hardus families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hardus family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there was 1 Hardus family living in Illinois. This was about 50% of all the recorded Hardus's in USA. Illinois and 1 other state had the highest population of Hardus families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hardus surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Hardus ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Hardus. 100% of Hardus 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 68 census records available for the last name Hardus. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hardus 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 35 immigration records available for the last name Hardus. 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 10 military records available for the last name Hardus. For the veterans among your Hardus ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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