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Hardson Family History

Hardson Name 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: Hardison, Hartson, Parson, Harden, Hardman, Cardon, Harston, Hasson

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Where is the Hardson family from?

You can see how Hardson families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hardson family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Hardson families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 17 Hardson families living in Ontario. This was about 35% of all the recorded Hardson's in Canada. Ontario and 1 other province had the highest population of Hardson families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hardson surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Hardson ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Maid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Hardson. 32% of Hardson men worked as a Farmer and 21% of Hardson women worked as a Maid. Some less common occupations for Americans named Hardson were Ranch Hand and Farm 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

  • Farmer
    32%
  • Laborer
    19%
  • Farm Laborer
    7%
  • Ranch Hand
    5%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    21%
  • Housewife
    18%
  • Laborer
    14%
  • Farm Laborer
    11%
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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Hardson. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hardson 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 278 immigration records available for the last name Hardson. 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 263 military records available for the last name Hardson. For the veterans among your Hardson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hardson lifespan?

Between 1970 and 2003, in the United States, Hardson life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Hardson in 1970 was 57, and 56 in 2003.

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