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Hardish Family History

Hardish Surname 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: Harnish, Harris, Harding, Parrish, Dardis, Harnisch, Barish, Darwish

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Where is the Hardish family from?

You can see how Hardish families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hardish family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1880 and 1920. The most Hardish families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 5 Hardish families living in Yorkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Hardish's in United Kingdom. Yorkshire had the highest population of Hardish families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hardish surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 290 census records available for the last name Hardish. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hardish 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 12 immigration records available for the last name Hardish. 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 28 military records available for the last name Hardish. For the veterans among your Hardish ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hardish lifespan?

Between 1953 and 2004, in the United States, Hardish life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Hardish in 1953 was 41, and 66 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hardish 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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