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Hatcliffe Family History

Hatcliffe Surname Meaning

from Hatcliffe (Lincs) which is recorded as Hadeclive in 1086.

The place-name derives from the Old English personal name Hadda + Old English clif ‘cliff bank steep slope’.

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


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Where is the Hatcliffe family from?

You can see how Hatcliffe families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hatcliffe family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1911. The most Hatcliffe families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 42 Hatcliffe families living in Lincolnshire. This was about 55% of all the recorded Hatcliffe's in United Kingdom. Lincolnshire had the highest population of Hatcliffe families in 1891.
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What did your Hatcliffe ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Farm Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Hatcliffe. 100% of Hatcliffe men worked as a Farm Labourer and 100% of Hatcliffe women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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 1939

  • Farm Labourer
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Hatcliffe. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hatcliffe 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 133 immigration records available for the last name Hatcliffe. 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 104 military records available for the last name Hatcliffe. For the veterans among your Hatcliffe ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hatcliffe lifespan?

Between 1960 and 2000, in the United States, Hatcliffe life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2000, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Hatcliffe in 1960 was 59, and 54 in 2000.

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