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Hatchett Family History

Hatchett Surname Meaning

English: variant of Hackett with palatalization of /k/ to /tʃ/.

Although it is formally possible there is no evidence to support a derivation from Middle English hachet(te) ‘small axe’.

(Old French hachete).

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


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Where is the Hatchett family from?

You can see how Hatchett families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hatchett family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Hatchett families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 55 Hatchett families living in London. This was about 15% of all the recorded Hatchett's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Hatchett families in 1891.
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What did your Hatchett ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Cowman and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Hatchett. 12% of Hatchett men worked as a Cowman and 85% of Hatchett women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Hatchett were Foreman Plater (constructional Wor and Housewife.

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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

  • Cowman
    12%
  • General Labourer
    12%
  • Builders Labourer Heavy Worker
    8%
  • Foreman Plater (constructional Wor
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    85%
  • Private Means
    3%
  • Unpaid Household Duties
    3%
  • Housewife
    2%

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Census Records

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Passenger Lists

There are 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Hatchett. 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 3,000 military records available for the last name Hatchett. For the veterans among your Hatchett ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hatchett lifespan?

Between 1947 and 2004, in the United States, Hatchett life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1958, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Hatchett in 1947 was 48, and 66 in 2004.

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