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Hatland Family History

Hatland 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: Harland, Hartland, Haaland, Watland, Hetland, Hadland, Holland

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Where is the Hatland family from?

You can see how Hatland families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hatland family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Hatland families were found in USA in 1880. In 1851 there was 1 Hatland family living in Lanarkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Hatland's in Scotland. Lanarkshire had the highest population of Hatland families in 1851.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hatland 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 Hatland ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Hatland. 33% of Hatland men worked as a Farmer and 46% of Hatland women worked as a Stenographer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Hatland were Clerk and Housewife.

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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

  • Farmer
    33%
  • Laborer
    18%
  • Truck Driver
    9%
  • Clerk
    6%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    46%
  • Maid
    37%
  • Housewife
    19%

What Hatland family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 889 census records available for the last name Hatland. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hatland 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 234 immigration records available for the last name Hatland. 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 132 military records available for the last name Hatland. For the veterans among your Hatland ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hatland lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2004, in the United States, Hatland life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1969, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Hatland in 1966 was 83, and 84 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hatland 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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