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Hatterson Family History

Hatterson 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: Patterson, Catterson, Watterson, Batterson, Chatterton, Catterton

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Where is the Hatterson family from?

You can see how Hatterson families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hatterson family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Hatterson families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1841 there was 1 Hatterson family living in Ayrshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Hatterson's in Scotland. Ayrshire had the highest population of Hatterson families in 1841.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hatterson surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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  • 1871
  • 1901
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What did your Hatterson ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Cook were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Hatterson. 74% of Hatterson men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Hatterson women worked as a Cook.

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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
    74%
  • Machinist
    14%
  • Truck Driver
    14%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Cook
    100%

What Hatterson family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 360 census records available for the last name Hatterson. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hatterson 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 33 immigration records available for the last name Hatterson. 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 36 military records available for the last name Hatterson. For the veterans among your Hatterson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hatterson lifespan?

Between 1974 and 2003, in the United States, Hatterson life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2003, and highest in 1975. The average life expectancy for Hatterson in 1974 was 80, and 52 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hatterson 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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