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Hatway Family History

Hatway 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: Hanway, Hataway, Hata, Radway, Hathaway, Gadway, Galway, Ratay

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Where is the Hatway family from?

You can see how Hatway families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hatway family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Hatway families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 2 Hatway families living in Hertfordshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Hatway's in United Kingdom. Hertfordshire had the highest population of Hatway families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 155 census records available for the last name Hatway. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hatway 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 5 immigration records available for the last name Hatway. 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 16 military records available for the last name Hatway. For the veterans among your Hatway ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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