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Hatchard Family History

Hatchard Surname Meaning

English (of Norman origin): from the Old French personal name Acard Achart Echard from ancient Germanic Agihard from agi ‘point edge (of a sword)’ + hard ‘hardy brave’.

The initial H- is prosthetic.

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


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Where is the Hatchard family from?

You can see how Hatchard families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hatchard family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Hatchard families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 151 Hatchard families living in London. This was about 31% of all the recorded Hatchard's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Hatchard families in 1891.
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What did your Hatchard ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Builders Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Hatchard. 12% of Hatchard men worked as a Builders Labourer and 80% of Hatchard women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Hatchard were Plasterer and Home 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

  • Builders Labourer
    12%
  • Farmer
    12%
  • Lorry Driver
    12%
  • Plasterer
    12%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    80%
  • Incapacitated
    5%
  • Private Means
    4%
  • Home Duties
    3%

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Census Records

There are 10,000 census records available for the last name Hatchard. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hatchard 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Hatchard. 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 958 military records available for the last name Hatchard. For the veterans among your Hatchard ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hatchard lifespan?

Between 1956 and 2004, in the United States, Hatchard life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1956, and highest in 1983. The average life expectancy for Hatchard in 1956 was 52, and 83 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hatchard 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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