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Hadrian Family History

Hadrian 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: Adrian, Harman, Haran, Varian, Marian, Harrigan, Hadwin, Adriano

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Where is the Hadrian family from?

You can see how Hadrian families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hadrian family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Hadrian family living in Iowa. This was 100% of all the recorded Hadrian's in USA. Iowa had the highest population of Hadrian families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hadrian surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Hadrian ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Knitter was the top reported job for people in the USA named Hadrian. 100% of Hadrian men worked as a Knitter. .

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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

  • Knitter
    100%
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Census Records

There are 177 census records available for the last name Hadrian. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hadrian 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 83 immigration records available for the last name Hadrian. 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 86 military records available for the last name Hadrian. For the veterans among your Hadrian ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hadrian lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2000, in the United States, Hadrian life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Hadrian in 1965 was 57, and 93 in 2000.

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