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Hadnett Family History

Hadnett Name 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: Hodnett, Harnett, Hardnett, Hackett, Garnett, Hassett, Hazlett

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Where is the Hadnett family from?

You can see how Hadnett families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hadnett family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Hadnett families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 17 Hadnett families living in Alabama. This was about 28% of all the recorded Hadnett's in USA. Alabama had the highest population of Hadnett families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hadnett surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Hadnett ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Typist were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Hadnett. 50% of Hadnett men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Hadnett women worked as a Typist. .

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    50%
  • Checker
    25%
  • Farmer
    25%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Typist
    100%
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What Hadnett family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 842 census records available for the last name Hadnett. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hadnett 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 144 immigration records available for the last name Hadnett. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the USA, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 94 military records available for the last name Hadnett. For the veterans among your Hadnett ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hadnett lifespan?

Between 1970 and 1999, in the United States, Hadnett life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1970, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Hadnett in 1970 was 70, and 83 in 1999.

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