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Hanchett Family History

Hanchett Surname Meaning

English (Essex): habitational name from Hanchett Hall in Haverhill (Suffolk) which possibly means the ‘cockeral's hatch’ or ‘Hana's hatch’ from Old English hana ‘cockeral’ or the Old English personal name Hana with the same meaning.

It is derived by adding the connective -ing- to hæc(c), which translates to ‘hatch’ or ‘a gate’.

The name suggests a geographical origin, indicating a specific feature associated with the land or locality.

Such habitational names are common in English nomenclature, often reflecting the landscape or history of the area.

Understanding the etymology of names like Hanchett can provide insights into regional dialects and the evolution of the English language.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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You can see how Hanchett families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hanchett family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Hanchett families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 30 Hanchett families living in Essex. This was about 27% of all the recorded Hanchett's in United Kingdom. Essex had the highest population of Hanchett families in 1891.
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What did your Hanchett ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, General Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Hanchett. 34% of Hanchett men worked as a General Labourer and 100% of Hanchett 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 Male Occupations In 1939

  • General Labourer
    34%
  • Carting farm Work
    23%
  • Carpenter joiner
    23%
  • Lorry Driver
    23%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Passenger Lists

There are 612 immigration records available for the last name Hanchett. 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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There are 1,000 military records available for the last name Hanchett. For the veterans among your Hanchett ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hanchett lifespan?

Between 1953 and 2004, in the United States, Hanchett life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1961, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Hanchett in 1953 was 54, and 62 in 2004.

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