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Hatfiel Family History

Hatfiel 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: Hatfield, Hartfiel, Hartfield, Hamiel, Chatfield, Hadfield, Hatchel

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Where is the Hatfiel family from?

You can see how Hatfiel families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hatfiel family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Hatfiel families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 6 Hatfiel families living in Illinois. This was about 50% of all the recorded Hatfiel's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Hatfiel families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hatfiel surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 108 census records available for the last name Hatfiel. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hatfiel 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 5 immigration records available for the last name Hatfiel. 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 9 military records available for the last name Hatfiel. For the veterans among your Hatfiel ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hatfiel lifespan?

Average Hatfiel life expectancy in 1974 was 83 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 70.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hatfiel ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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