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Hardsaw Family History

Hardsaw 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: Hardman, Wardlaw, Hards, Hardway, Harshaw, Warsaw, Hard, Harden

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Where is the Hardsaw family from?

You can see how Hardsaw families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hardsaw family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Hardsaw families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 2 Hardsaw families living in Indiana. This was 100% of all the recorded Hardsaw's in USA. Indiana had the highest population of Hardsaw families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hardsaw 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 Hardsaw ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Hardsaw. 75% of Hardsaw men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Hardsaw 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
    75%
  • Farmer
    25%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    100%

What Hardsaw family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 392 census records available for the last name Hardsaw. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hardsaw 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 31 immigration records available for the last name Hardsaw. 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 38 military records available for the last name Hardsaw. For the veterans among your Hardsaw ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hardsaw lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Hardsaw life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1969, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Hardsaw in 1964 was 70, and 83 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Hardsaw

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hardsaw 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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