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Hattenbach Family History

Hattenbach Surname Meaning

German: habitational name from a place so named near Bad Hersfeld or perhaps a topographic name from a stream so named in Württemberg from hatt had ‘bog’ + bach ‘stream’.

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


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Where is the Hattenbach family from?

You can see how Hattenbach families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hattenbach family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Hattenbach families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 2 Hattenbach families living in Glamorgan. This was about 50% of all the recorded Hattenbach's in United Kingdom. Glamorgan had the highest population of Hattenbach families in 1891.
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What did your Hattenbach ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Hattenbach. 25% of Hattenbach men worked as a Salesman and 17% of Hattenbach women worked as a Stenographer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Hattenbach were Owner and Farmer.

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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

  • Salesman
    25%
  • Farm Laborer
    15%
  • Longshoreman
    10%
  • Owner
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    17%
  • Housewife
    17%
  • Proprietor
    17%
  • Farmer
    17%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Hattenbach. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hattenbach 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 204 immigration records available for the last name Hattenbach. 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 197 military records available for the last name Hattenbach. For the veterans among your Hattenbach ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hattenbach lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Hattenbach life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1998, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Hattenbach in 1963 was 81, and 73 in 2004.

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