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Hatwell Family History

Hatwell Surname Meaning

see Attwell.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Hatwell family from?

You can see how Hatwell families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hatwell family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Hatwell families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 43 Hatwell families living in London. This was about 35% of all the recorded Hatwell's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Hatwell families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hatwell 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 Hatwell ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Incapacitated and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Hatwell. 43% of Hatwell men worked as an Incapacitated and 78% of Hatwell women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Hatwell were Heavy Motor Driver Amusement Catuer and Shop Keeper (china).

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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 Male Occupations In 1939

  • Incapacitated
    43%
  • Colliery Hewer (below) H W
    29%
  • Heavy Motor Driver Amusement Catuer
    29%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    78%
  • Housewife
    6%
  • Old Age Pensioner
    5%
  • Shop Keeper (china)
    5%

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Census Records

There are 5,000 census records available for the last name Hatwell. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hatwell 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 239 immigration records available for the last name Hatwell. 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 227 military records available for the last name Hatwell. For the veterans among your Hatwell ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hatwell lifespan?

Average Hatwell life expectancy in 1999 was 85 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 75.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hatwell 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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