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Origins of the Hadson surname

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Where do most Hadsons live?

In 1921, most Hadsons lived in London.


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Interesting facts about Hadsons

How common is your surname?

You have a rare surname! It's not in the top 1000 UK surnames!

We have 3,390 records for the Hadson surname. The oldest one dates back to 1885.

Who were Hadsons most likely to marry?

Our Marriage record sets tell us which families married Hadsons.

What are the most common Hadson first names?

  • John
  • William
  • Elizabeth
  • Mary

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Common jobs for Hadsons

Men and women often performed different types of jobs, so these are displayed by gender to maintain their historical accuracy.

Common Female occupations for Hadsons in 1921
House Servant

18

House Keeper

16

Cotton Weaver

14

Dressmaker

11

Cook

10

Common Male occupations for Hadsons in 1921
Agricultural Labourer

33

General Labourer

16

Coal Miner

15

Farmer

11

Tailor

11

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