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Hatfelter Family History

Hatfelter 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: Glatfelter, Halter, Felter, Gladfelter, Hatler, Haueter, Haufler

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Where is the Hatfelter family from?

You can see how Hatfelter families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hatfelter family name was found in the USA in 1840. In 1840 there was 1 Hatfelter family living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Hatfelter's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Hatfelter families in 1840.
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Census Records

There are 5 census records available for the last name Hatfelter. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hatfelter 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Hatfelter. 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 1 military records available for the last name Hatfelter. For the veterans among your Hatfelter ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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