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Mc Hardy Family History

Mc Hardy 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: Mchardy, Mcsharry, Mcsherry, Chard, Hardy, Mccurdy, Cardy, Schardt

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Where is the Mc Hardy family from?

You can see how Mc Hardy families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mc Hardy family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Mc Hardy families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1891 there was 1 Mc Hardy family living in Northumberland. This was 100% of all the recorded Mc Hardy's in United Kingdom. Northumberland had the highest population of Mc Hardy families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Mc Hardy surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Mc Hardy ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Mc Hardy. 100% of Mc Hardy 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 3,000 census records available for the last name Mc Hardy. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mc Hardy 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 565 immigration records available for the last name Mc Hardy. 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 950 military records available for the last name Mc Hardy. For the veterans among your Mc Hardy ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mc Hardy lifespan?

Average Mc Hardy life expectancy in 1970 was 76 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 71.

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