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Hadel Family History

Hadel Surname Meaning

German: from the ancient Germanic personal name Hatto a short form of any name formed with hadu ‘strife’ as their first element.

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


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Where is the Hadel family from?

You can see how Hadel families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hadel family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Hadel families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 21 Hadel families living in Saskatchewan. This was about 72% of all the recorded Hadel's in Canada. Saskatchewan had the highest population of Hadel families in 1911.
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What did your Hadel ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Clerk were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Hadel. 21% of Hadel men worked as a Farmer and 39% of Hadel women worked as a Clerk. Some less common occupations for Americans named Hadel were Salesman and Packer.

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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
    21%
  • Laborer
    16%
  • Clerk
    12%
  • Salesman
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Clerk
    39%
  • Stenographer
    16%
  • Waitress
    16%
  • Packer
    16%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Hadel. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hadel 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 499 immigration records available for the last name Hadel. 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 384 military records available for the last name Hadel. For the veterans among your Hadel ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hadel lifespan?

Between 1956 and 2004, in the United States, Hadel life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2004, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Hadel in 1956 was 50, and 43 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hadel 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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