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Hatchel Family History

Hatchel Surname Meaning

English: unexplained. Compare Hatchell.

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


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Where is the Hatchel family from?

You can see how Hatchel families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hatchel family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Hatchel families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 10 Hatchel families living in Lancashire. This was about 42% of all the recorded Hatchel's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Hatchel families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hatchel 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 Hatchel ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Hatchel. 35% of Hatchel men worked as a Laborer and 20% of Hatchel women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Hatchel were Painter and Waitress.

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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

  • Laborer
    35%
  • Farmer
    30%
  • Operator
    7%
  • Painter
    6%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    20%
  • Weaver
    15%
  • Domestic
    15%
  • Waitress
    10%

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Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Hatchel. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hatchel 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 84 immigration records available for the last name Hatchel. 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 596 military records available for the last name Hatchel. For the veterans among your Hatchel ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hatchel lifespan?

Between 1945 and 2004, in the United States, Hatchel life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1945, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Hatchel in 1945 was 27, and 57 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hatchel 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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