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Hatlen Family History

Hatlen Surname Meaning

Norwegian: habitational name from any of several farms so named in the county of Møre og Romsdal from hatl Old Norse hasl ‘hazel’.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Hatlen family from?

You can see how Hatlen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hatlen family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Hatlen families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there was 1 Hatlen family living in Suffolk. This was 100% of all the recorded Hatlen's in United Kingdom. Suffolk had the highest population of Hatlen families in 1891.
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What did your Hatlen ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Waitress were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Hatlen. 25% of Hatlen men worked as a Laborer and 43% of Hatlen women worked as a Waitress. Some less common occupations for Americans named Hatlen were Carpenter and Housework.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    25%
  • Farmer
    21%
  • Salesman
    14%
  • Carpenter
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Waitress
    43%
  • Stenographer
    29%
  • Housework
    29%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Hatlen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hatlen 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 314 immigration records available for the last name Hatlen. 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 155 military records available for the last name Hatlen. For the veterans among your Hatlen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hatlen lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2003, in the United States, Hatlen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1984, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Hatlen in 1965 was 76, and 87 in 2003.

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