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Hatchette Family History

Hatchette 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: Hatchett, Matchette, Matchett, Patchett, Hanchett, Hackett, Pichette

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Where is the Hatchette family from?

You can see how Hatchette families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hatchette family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Hatchette families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 4 Hatchette families living in Nottinghamshire. This was about 80% of all the recorded Hatchette's in United Kingdom. Nottinghamshire had the highest population of Hatchette families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hatchette 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 Hatchette ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Hatchette. 50% of Hatchette men worked as a Laborer.

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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
    50%
  • Salesman
    50%

What Hatchette family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 550 census records available for the last name Hatchette. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hatchette 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 123 immigration records available for the last name Hatchette. 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 70 military records available for the last name Hatchette. For the veterans among your Hatchette ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hatchette lifespan?

Between 1947 and 2003, in the United States, Hatchette life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1961, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Hatchette in 1947 was 28, and 53 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Hatchette

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hatchette 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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