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Hatchets Family History

Hatchets Surname 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: Hatchett, Hatcher, Hutchens, Matchett, Patchett, Hatchel, Hitchens

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Where is the Hatchets family from?

You can see how Hatchets families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hatchets family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Hatchets family living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Hatchets's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Hatchets families in 1920.
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Census Records

There are 45 census records available for the last name Hatchets. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hatchets 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 immigration records available for the last name Hatchets. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, 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 Hatchets. For the veterans among your Hatchets ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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