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Hardnett Family History

Hardnett Surname Meaning

Probably a variant of Harnett.

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


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Where is the Hardnett family from?

You can see how Hardnett families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hardnett family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Hardnett families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 9 Hardnett families living in New Brunswick. This was about 41% of all the recorded Hardnett's in Canada. New Brunswick had the highest population of Hardnett families in 1911.
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What did your Hardnett ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Cook were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Hardnett. 44% of Hardnett men worked as a Laborer and 38% of Hardnett women worked as a Cook. Some less common occupations for Americans named Hardnett were Farm Laborer and Housekeeper.

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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
    44%
  • Farmer
    18%
  • Farming
    12%
  • Farm Laborer
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Cook
    38%
  • Maid
    19%
  • Servant
    12%
  • Housekeeper
    12%

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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Hardnett. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hardnett 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 71 immigration records available for the last name Hardnett. 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 353 military records available for the last name Hardnett. For the veterans among your Hardnett ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hardnett lifespan?

Between 1957 and 2004, in the United States, Hardnett life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Hardnett in 1957 was 74, and 70 in 2004.

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