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Hardney Family History

Hardney 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: Hartney, Harney, Hardey, Harvey, Hartley, Harden, Radney, Harley

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Where is the Hardney family from?

You can see how Hardney families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hardney family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Hardney families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1911 there were 16 Hardney families living in Ontario. This was about 62% of all the recorded Hardney's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Hardney families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hardney surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Hardney ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Hardney. 50% of Hardney men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Hardney women worked as a 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
    50%
  • Farmer
    19%
  • Pensioner
    19%
  • Truck Driver
    13%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    100%

What Hardney family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Hardney. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hardney 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 198 immigration records available for the last name Hardney. 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 73 military records available for the last name Hardney. For the veterans among your Hardney ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hardney lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2002, in the United States, Hardney life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1991, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Hardney in 1964 was 66, and 45 in 2002.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Hardney

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hardney 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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