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Hatchfield Family History

Hatchfield 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: Litchfield, Hatfield, Harshfield, Hairfield, Hartfield, Stanchfield

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Where is the Hatchfield family from?

You can see how Hatchfield families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hatchfield family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Hatchfield families were found in and USA in 1880. In 1891 there was 1 Hatchfield family living in Lancashire. This was 100% of all the recorded Hatchfield's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Hatchfield families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hatchfield 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 Hatchfield ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman and Telephone Operator were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Hatchfield. 100% of Hatchfield men worked as a Salesman and 100% of Hatchfield women worked as a Telephone Operator.

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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

  • Salesman
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Telephone Operator
    100%

What Hatchfield family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 247 census records available for the last name Hatchfield. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hatchfield 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 111 immigration records available for the last name Hatchfield. 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 55 military records available for the last name Hatchfield. For the veterans among your Hatchfield ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hatchfield lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2002, in the United States, Hatchfield life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1968, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Hatchfield in 1968 was 44, and 89 in 2002.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Hatchfield

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hatchfield 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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