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Hoadley Family History

Hoadley Surname Meaning

English (southeastern): habitational name from East or West Hoathly (Sussex) from Old English hāth ‘heath’ + lēah ‘woodland clearing’.

See Hoad.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Hoadley family from?

You can see how Hoadley families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hoadley family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Hoadley families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 179 Hoadley families living in Kent. This was about 30% of all the recorded Hoadley's in United Kingdom. Kent had the highest population of Hoadley families in 1891.
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What did your Hoadley ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, General Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Hoadley. 27% of Hoadley men worked as a General Labourer and 75% of Hoadley women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Hoadley were Incapacitated and Incapacitated.

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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

  • General Labourer
    27%
  • Farmworker
    10%
  • Gardener
    8%
  • Incapacitated
    6%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    75%
  • Unpaid Domestic
    5%
  • Housewife
    3%
  • Incapacitated
    2%

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Census Records

There are 25,000 census records available for the last name Hoadley. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hoadley 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 2,000 immigration records available for the last name Hoadley. 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 4,000 military records available for the last name Hoadley. For the veterans among your Hoadley ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hoadley lifespan?

Between 1941 and 2004, in the United States, Hoadley life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1941, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Hoadley in 1941 was 34, and 68 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hoadley 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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