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Hadson Name Meaning

probably a variant of Haddison .

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


Similar surnames: Hasson, Hanson, Haddon, Hudson, Madson, Gadson, Hodson, Hason, Hamson

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Where is the Hadson family from?

You can see how Hadson families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hadson family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Hadson families were found in USA in 1920. In 1840 there were 3 Hadson families living in Alabama. This was about 25% of all the recorded Hadson's in USA. Alabama had the highest population of Hadson families in 1840.
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What did your Hadson ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Cook were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Hadson. 20% of Hadson men worked as a Laborer and 11% of Hadson women worked as a Cook. Some less common occupations for Americans named Hadson were Manager and Housewife. .

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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
    20%
  • Farmer
    19%
  • Salesman
    6%
  • Manager
    4%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Cook
    11%
  • Teacher
    10%
  • Farmer
    10%
  • Housewife
    8%
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Census Records

There are 7,000 census records available for the last name Hadson. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hadson 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Hadson. 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 381 military records available for the last name Hadson. For the veterans among your Hadson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hadson lifespan?

Average Hadson life expectancy in 2001 was 70 years. This was lower than the general public life expectancy which was 74.

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