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Hardyway Family History

Hardyway 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: Hardaway, Hardway, Haraway, Hardyman, Haddaway, Hadaway, Hardman

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Where is the Hardyway family from?

You can see how Hardyway families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hardyway family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Hardyway families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 4 Hardyway families living in Channel Islands. This was 100% of all the recorded Hardyway's in United Kingdom. Channel Islands had the highest population of Hardyway families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hardyway surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Hardyway ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Maid was the top reported job for people in the USA named Hardyway. 100% of Hardyway women worked as a Maid.

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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.

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Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    100%

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Census Records

There are 70 census records available for the last name Hardyway. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hardyway 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 Hardyway. 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 44 military records available for the last name Hardyway. For the veterans among your Hardyway ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hardyway lifespan?

Between 1985 and 2003, in the United States, Hardyway life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2003, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Hardyway in 1985 was 55, and 41 in 2003.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hardyway 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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