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Hachten Family History

Hachten 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: Hachtel, Achter, Hasten, Wachter, Pachter, Wachtel, Harten, Haisten

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Where is the Hachten family from?

You can see how Hachten families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hachten family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Hachten families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 6 Hachten families living in New York. This was about 55% of all the recorded Hachten's in USA. New York had the highest population of Hachten families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 271 census records available for the last name Hachten. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hachten 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 40 immigration records available for the last name Hachten. 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 95 military records available for the last name Hachten. For the veterans among your Hachten ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hachten lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2003, in the United States, Hachten life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Hachten in 1968 was 78, and 82 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hachten 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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