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Hatches Family History

Hatches 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: Hatcher, Hatchel, Hanchey, Hatch, Hitchen, Hachey, Katcher, Thatcher

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Where is the Hatches family from?

You can see how Hatches families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hatches family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Hatches families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there was 1 Hatches family living in New York. This was about 50% of all the recorded Hatches's in USA. New York and 1 other state had the highest population of Hatches families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hatches 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 Hatches ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Maid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Hatches. 55% of Hatches men worked as a Laborer and 34% of Hatches women worked as a Maid. Some less common occupations for Americans named Hatches were Porter and Housekeeper.

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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
    55%
  • Farmer
    35%
  • Porter
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    34%
  • Farm Laborer
    23%
  • Laborer
    23%
  • Housekeeper
    23%

What Hatches family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 795 census records available for the last name Hatches. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hatches 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 44 immigration records available for the last name Hatches. 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 141 military records available for the last name Hatches. For the veterans among your Hatches ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hatches lifespan?

Between 1969 and 2004, in the United States, Hatches life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2003, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Hatches in 1969 was 52, and 49 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hatches 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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