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Hadder Family History

Hadder Surname Meaning

German: from the personal name Hadder derived from an ancient Germanic name composed of the elements hadu ‘strife’ + ward ‘guard protector’.

English: variant of Haddow.

Scottish: nickname from Scots hadder ‘heather’.

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


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Where is the Hadder family from?

You can see how Hadder families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hadder family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Hadder families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1911 there were 11 Hadder families living in Ontario. This was about 42% of all the recorded Hadder's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Hadder families in 1911.
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What did your Hadder ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Clerk were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Hadder. 26% of Hadder men worked as a Laborer and 31% of Hadder women worked as a Clerk. Some less common occupations for Americans named Hadder were Salesman and Housework.

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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
    26%
  • Farmer
    24%
  • Carpenter
    8%
  • Salesman
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Clerk
    31%
  • Housekeeper
    24%
  • Nurse
    16%
  • Housework
    16%

What Hadder family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 4,000 census records available for the last name Hadder. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hadder 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 464 immigration records available for the last name Hadder. 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 347 military records available for the last name Hadder. For the veterans among your Hadder ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hadder lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Hadder life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1995, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Hadder in 1964 was 75, and 76 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hadder 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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