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Hargadon Name Meaning

Irish (Sligo): Anglicized form of Gaelic Ó hArgadáin ‘descendant of Argadán’ a personal name from a diminutive of argad ‘silver’. In Galway the traditional form O'Hargadan has tended to be replaced by Hardeman and elsewhere in Ireland by Harman and Harmon .

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


Similar surnames: Harman, Haughton, Harmon, Hargan, Dargan, Horgan, Higdon, Margeson

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Where is the Hargadon family from?

You can see how Hargadon families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hargadon family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Hargadon families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 7 Hargadon families living in Ontario. This was about 88% of all the recorded Hargadon's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Hargadon families in 1911.
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What did your Hargadon ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Demurrage Clerk were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Hargadon. 30% of Hargadon men worked as a Laborer and 50% of Hargadon women worked as a Demurrage Clerk. Some less common occupations for Americans named Hargadon were Clerk and New Worker. .

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    30%
  • Stock Clerk
    12%
  • Electrician
    12%
  • Clerk
    12%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Demurrage Clerk
    50%
  • New Worker
    50%
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There are 539 military records available for the last name Hargadon. For the veterans among your Hargadon ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hargadon lifespan?

Between 1942 and 2004, in the United States, Hargadon life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1986, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Hargadon in 1942 was 32, and 57 in 2004.

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