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Hatmaker Family History

Hatmaker Surname Meaning

Americanized form (translation into English) of Swiss German Hutmacher.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Hatmaker family from?

You can see how Hatmaker families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hatmaker family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Hatmaker families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there was 1 Hatmaker family living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Hatmaker's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Hatmaker families in 1891.
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What did your Hatmaker ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Miner and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Hatmaker. 36% of Hatmaker men worked as a Miner and 11% of Hatmaker women worked as a Housekeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Hatmaker were Salesman and Clerk.

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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

  • Miner
    36%
  • Laborer
    14%
  • Farmer
    12%
  • Salesman
    6%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    11%
  • Presser
    11%
  • Bookkeeper
    8%
  • Clerk
    8%

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Census Records

There are 5,000 census records available for the last name Hatmaker. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hatmaker 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 183 immigration records available for the last name Hatmaker. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Hatmaker. For the veterans among your Hatmaker ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hatmaker lifespan?

Between 1945 and 2004, in the United States, Hatmaker life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1960, and highest in 1963. The average life expectancy for Hatmaker in 1945 was 38, and 70 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hatmaker 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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