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Hatchcock Family History

Hatchcock 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: Hitchcock, Hathcock, Heathcock, Harthcock, Haithcock, Hancock

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Where is the Hatchcock family from?

You can see how Hatchcock families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hatchcock family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Hatchcock families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 24 Hatchcock families living in Alabama. This was about 75% of all the recorded Hatchcock's in USA. Alabama had the highest population of Hatchcock families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hatchcock surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Hatchcock ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Farmer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Hatchcock. 47% of Hatchcock men worked as a Farmer and 43% of Hatchcock women worked as a Farmer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Hatchcock were Carpenter and Maid.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    47%
  • Laborer
    24%
  • Mechanic
    12%
  • Carpenter
    12%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    43%
  • Teacher
    29%
  • Maid
    29%

What Hatchcock family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 761 census records available for the last name Hatchcock. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hatchcock 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 35 immigration records available for the last name Hatchcock. 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 150 military records available for the last name Hatchcock. For the veterans among your Hatchcock ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hatchcock lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2004, in the United States, Hatchcock life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1987, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Hatchcock in 1965 was 81, and 56 in 2004.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hatchcock 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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