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Hardner Family History

Hardner 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: Harder, Lardner, Harner, Hartner, Gardner, Harden, Garner, Harper

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Where is the Hardner family from?

You can see how Hardner families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hardner family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Hardner families were found in USA in 1920. In 1840 there was 1 Hardner family living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Hardner's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Hardner families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hardner surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Hardner ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Hardner. 29% of Hardner men worked as a Farmer and 60% of Hardner women worked as a Stenographer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Hardner were Chauffeur and Maid. .

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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

  • Farmer
    29%
  • Laborer
    25%
  • Salesman
    10%
  • Chauffeur
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    60%
  • Maid
    40%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Hardner. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hardner 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 129 immigration records available for the last name Hardner. 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 130 military records available for the last name Hardner. For the veterans among your Hardner ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hardner lifespan?

Between 1958 and 2004, in the United States, Hardner life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1958, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Hardner in 1958 was 30, and 75 in 2004.

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