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Hatson Family History

Hatson Surname Meaning

perhaps a variant of Hadson.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Hatson family from?

You can see how Hatson families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hatson family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Hatson families were found in and Scotland in 1841. In 1891 there were 17 Hatson families living in London. This was about 36% of all the recorded Hatson's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Hatson families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hatson 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 Hatson ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Hatson. 90% of Hatson women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    90%
  • Housewife
    11%

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Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Hatson. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hatson 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 711 immigration records available for the last name Hatson. 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 300 military records available for the last name Hatson. For the veterans among your Hatson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hatson lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2000, in the United States, Hatson life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1962, and highest in 1974. The average life expectancy for Hatson in 1962 was 63, and 91 in 2000.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hatson 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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