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Hatfeild Family History

Hatfeild 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: Hatfield, Hosfeld, Hartfield, Chatfield, Hadfield, Haefele, Hausfeld

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Where is the Hatfeild family from?

You can see how Hatfeild families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hatfeild family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Hatfeild families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 3 Hatfeild families living in Surrey. This was 100% of all the recorded Hatfeild's in United Kingdom. Surrey had the highest population of Hatfeild families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 500 census records available for the last name Hatfeild. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hatfeild 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 43 immigration records available for the last name Hatfeild. 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 27 military records available for the last name Hatfeild. For the veterans among your Hatfeild ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hatfeild lifespan?

Average Hatfeild life expectancy in 1977 was 61 years. This was lower than the general public life expectancy which was 70.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hatfeild 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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