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Hatward Family History

Hatward 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: Hayward, Harward, Hazard, Howard, Haggard, Harvard, Attard, Hansard

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Where is the Hatward family from?

You can see how Hatward families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hatward family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Hatward families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 4 Hatward families living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Hatward's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Hatward families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 24 census records available for the last name Hatward. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hatward 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 15 immigration records available for the last name Hatward. 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 Hatward. For the veterans among your Hatward ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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