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Hardester Family History

Hardester Surname Meaning

English: altered form of Hardesty. Compare Hardister.

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


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Where is the Hardester family from?

You can see how Hardester families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hardester family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Hardester families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 12 Hardester families living in Nova Scotia. This was 100% of all the recorded Hardester's in Canada. Nova Scotia had the highest population of Hardester families in 1911.
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What did your Hardester ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Hardester. 49% of Hardester men worked as a Laborer and 50% of Hardester women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Hardester were Watchman and Stenographer.

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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
    49%
  • Farmer
    19%
  • Operator
    7%
  • Watchman
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    50%
  • Stenographer
    50%

What Hardester family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Hardester. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hardester 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 51 immigration records available for the last name Hardester. 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 301 military records available for the last name Hardester. For the veterans among your Hardester ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hardester lifespan?

Between 1959 and 2004, in the United States, Hardester life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1970, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Hardester in 1959 was 50, and 60 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hardester 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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