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Hattey Family History

Hattey 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: Hatley, Battey, Hatten, Hatter, Hastey, Mattey, Hattery, Harvey

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Where is the Hattey family from?

You can see how Hattey families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hattey family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Hattey families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1891 there were 7 Hattey families living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Hattey's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Hattey families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hattey surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Hattey ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Hattey. 50% of Hattey 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 Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    50%
  • Grocer (retired)
    25%
  • Domestic Servant (cook)
    25%

What Hattey family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Hattey. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hattey 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 200 immigration records available for the last name Hattey. 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 129 military records available for the last name Hattey. For the veterans among your Hattey ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hattey lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Hattey life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1997, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Hattey in 1964 was 73, and 69 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Hattey

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hattey 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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