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Hathley Family History

Hathley 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: Hatley, Hartley, Halley, Hanley, Hawley, Harley, Pashley, Hadley

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Where is the Hathley family from?

You can see how Hathley families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hathley family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Hathley families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there was 1 Hathley family living in Somerset. This was 100% of all the recorded Hathley's in United Kingdom. Somerset had the highest population of Hathley families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hathley surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 87 census records available for the last name Hathley. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hathley 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 6 immigration records available for the last name Hathley. 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 11 military records available for the last name Hathley. For the veterans among your Hathley ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hathley lifespan?

Between 1969 and 2000, in the United States, Hathley life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1991, and highest in 1969. The average life expectancy for Hathley in 1969 was 95, and 92 in 2000.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Hathley

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hathley 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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