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Hatchell Family History

Hatchell Surname Meaning

English: perhaps a nickname from Middle English hakel(e) hacel ‘hide plummage finery’.

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


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Where is the Hatchell family from?

You can see how Hatchell families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hatchell family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Hatchell families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 16 Hatchell families living in Lancashire. This was about 25% of all the recorded Hatchell's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Hatchell families in 1891.
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What did your Hatchell 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 Hatchell. 100% of Hatchell men worked as a General Labourer and 77% of Hatchell 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
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    77%
  • Domestic Servant
    15%
  • Private Means
    10%

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Census Records

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Passenger Lists

There are 702 immigration records available for the last name Hatchell. 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 2,000 military records available for the last name Hatchell. For the veterans among your Hatchell ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hatchell lifespan?

Between 1944 and 2004, in the United States, Hatchell life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1945, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Hatchell in 1944 was 29, and 61 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hatchell 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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