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Hathan Family History

Hathan 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: Nathan, Kathan, Athan, Hattan, Lathan, Hata, Chauhan, Hatton, Gahan

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Where is the Hathan family from?

You can see how Hathan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hathan family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Hathan families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there was 1 Hathan family living in Lancashire. This was 100% of all the recorded Hathan's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Hathan families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 371 census records available for the last name Hathan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hathan 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 118 immigration records available for the last name Hathan. 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 40 military records available for the last name Hathan. For the veterans among your Hathan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hathan 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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