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Hardie Name Meaning

Scottish: variant of Hardy .

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


Similar surnames: Hardee, Hardin, Hare, Hartin, Herde, Harvie, Harrie, Tardie, Harris

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Where is the Hardie family from?

You can see how Hardie families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hardie family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Hardie families were found in and Scotland in 1841. In 1911 there were 152 Hardie families living in Ontario. This was about 48% of all the recorded Hardie's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Hardie families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hardie surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Hardie ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer and Farmer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the Canada named Hardie. 35% of Hardie men worked as a Farmer and 17% of Hardie women worked as a Farmer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Hardie were Farmers Son and Housekeeper. .

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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 1921

  • Farmer
    35%
  • Clerk
    8%
  • Laborer
    8%
  • Farmers Son
    6%

Top Female Occupations In 1921

  • Farmer
    17%
  • Student
    17%
  • Saleslady
    12%
  • Housekeeper
    12%
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Census Records

There are 79,000 census records available for the last name Hardie. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hardie 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 14,000 immigration records available for the last name Hardie. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 12,000 military records available for the last name Hardie. For the veterans among your Hardie ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hardie lifespan?

Between 1940 and 2004, in the United States, Hardie life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1951, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Hardie in 1940 was 69, and 77 in 2004.

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