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Hardys Family History

Hardys 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: Hardy, Hards, Hard, Harden, Harris, Harty, Harder, Kardas, Harry

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Where is the Hardys family from?

You can see how Hardys families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hardys family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Hardys families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there was 1 Hardys family living in Lancashire. This was 100% of all the recorded Hardys's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Hardys families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hardys surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Hardys ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Hardys. 100% of Hardys 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 126 census records available for the last name Hardys. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hardys 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 22 immigration records available for the last name Hardys. 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 25 military records available for the last name Hardys. For the veterans among your Hardys ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hardys lifespan?

Between 1968 and 1994, in the United States, Hardys life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1968, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Hardys in 1968 was 74, and 80 in 1994.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hardys 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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