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Hrdy Family History

Hrdy 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, Hudy, Hidy, Hady, Hay, Hard, Gray, Ray, Troy, Rey

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Where is the Hrdy family from?

You can see how Hrdy families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hrdy family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1891 and 1920. The most Hrdy families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 3 Hrdy families living in Essex. This was about 75% of all the recorded Hrdy's in United Kingdom. Essex had the highest population of Hrdy families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hrdy 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 Hrdy ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Hrdy. 39% of Hrdy men worked as a Laborer.

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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 Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    39%
  • Farmer
    24%
  • Clerk
    24%
  • Proprietor
    16%

What Hrdy family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 394 census records available for the last name Hrdy. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hrdy 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 140 immigration records available for the last name Hrdy. 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 151 military records available for the last name Hrdy. For the veterans among your Hrdy ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hrdy lifespan?

Between 1957 and 2001, in the United States, Hrdy life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1957, and highest in 1973. The average life expectancy for Hrdy in 1957 was 30, and 61 in 2001.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Hrdy

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hrdy 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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