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Hardgrove Name Meaning

English: variant of Hargrove .

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


Similar surnames: Hartgrove, Hargrove, Hardgrave, Hairgrove, Hartgraves, Hargraves

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Where is the Hardgrove family from?

You can see how Hardgrove families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hardgrove family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Hardgrove families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 7 Hardgrove families living in Ohio. This was about 41% of all the recorded Hardgrove's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Hardgrove families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hardgrove surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Hardgrove ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Hardgrove. 22% of Hardgrove men worked as a Laborer and 16% of Hardgrove women worked as a Stenographer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Hardgrove were Mechanic and Bookkeeper. .

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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
    22%
  • Farmer
    12%
  • Salesman
    11%
  • Mechanic
    5%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    16%
  • Clerk
    13%
  • Housework
    13%
  • Bookkeeper
    10%
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Census Records

There are 5,000 census records available for the last name Hardgrove. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hardgrove 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 245 immigration records available for the last name Hardgrove. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Hardgrove. For the veterans among your Hardgrove ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hardgrove lifespan?

Between 1958 and 2004, in the United States, Hardgrove life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1958, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Hardgrove in 1958 was 51, and 84 in 2004.

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