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Hattfield Family History

Hattfield 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: Hatfield, Hartfield, Hairfield, Chatfield, Hadfield, Hartsfield

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Where is the Hattfield family from?

You can see how Hattfield families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hattfield family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Hattfield families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 6 Hattfield families living in Shropshire. This was about 75% of all the recorded Hattfield's in United Kingdom. Shropshire had the highest population of Hattfield families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hattfield 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 Hattfield ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Hattfield. 20% of Hattfield men worked as a 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

  • Laborer
    20%
  • Pumper
    20%
  • Farmer
    20%
  • Truck Driver
    20%

What Hattfield family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 522 census records available for the last name Hattfield. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hattfield 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 63 immigration records available for the last name Hattfield. 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 103 military records available for the last name Hattfield. For the veterans among your Hattfield ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hattfield lifespan?

Between 1978 and 1986, in the United States, Hattfield life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1986, and highest in 1978. The average life expectancy for Hattfield in 1978 was 69, and 52 in 1986.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Hattfield

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hattfield 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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