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Hatzel Family History

Hatzel 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: Hazel, Hetzel, Hanzel, Ratzel, Hutzel, Batzel, Hartzel, Hamel, Hassel

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Where is the Hatzel family from?

You can see how Hatzel families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hatzel family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Hatzel families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 12 Hatzel families living in London. This was about 75% of all the recorded Hatzel's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Hatzel families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hatzel 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 Hatzel ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Secretary were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Hatzel. 33% of Hatzel men worked as a Laborer and 34% of Hatzel women worked as a Secretary. Some less common occupations for Americans named Hatzel were Carpenter and Stenographer.

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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
    33%
  • Farmer
    10%
  • Miner
    10%
  • Carpenter
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Secretary
    34%
  • Clerk
    34%
  • Stenographer
    34%

What Hatzel family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Hatzel. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hatzel 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 218 immigration records available for the last name Hatzel. 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 350 military records available for the last name Hatzel. For the veterans among your Hatzel ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hatzel lifespan?

Between 1954 and 2004, in the United States, Hatzel life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2003, and highest in 1969. The average life expectancy for Hatzel in 1954 was 50, and 64 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Hatzel

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hatzel 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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