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Hatlem Family History

Hatlem 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: Hatem, Hatley, Hatler, Haslem, Hatlen, Hale, Hartley, Halley, Hanley

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Where is the Hatlem family from?

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

In 1940, Farm Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Hatlem. 50% of Hatlem men worked as a Farm Laborer.

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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

  • Farm Laborer
    50%
  • Farmer
    50%

What Hatlem family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 76 census records available for the last name Hatlem. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hatlem 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 163 immigration records available for the last name Hatlem. 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 20 military records available for the last name Hatlem. For the veterans among your Hatlem ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hatlem lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2003, in the United States, Hatlem life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Hatlem in 1966 was 86, and 68 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Hatlem

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hatlem 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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