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Hathorn Family History

Hathorn Name Meaning

English and Scottish (Wigtownshire): variant of Hawthorne .

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


Similar surnames: Hathorne, Hawthorn, Hawthorne, Hanthorn, Hasson, Hatton, Cauthorn

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Where is the Hathorn family from?

You can see how Hathorn families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hathorn family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Hathorn families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 51 Hathorn families living in London. This was about 64% of all the recorded Hathorn's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Hathorn families in 1891.
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What did your Hathorn ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Plumber and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Hathorn. 50% of Hathorn men worked as a Plumber and 80% of Hathorn women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Hathorn were I B C Council Sweeper and Incapacitated. .

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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 Male Occupations In 1939

  • Plumber
    50%
  • I B C Council Sweeper
    50%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    80%
  • Private Means
    13%
  • Incapacitated
    9%
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Census Records

There are 14,000 census records available for the last name Hathorn. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hathorn 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 748 immigration records available for the last name Hathorn. 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 2,000 military records available for the last name Hathorn. For the veterans among your Hathorn ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hathorn lifespan?

Between 1954 and 2004, in the United States, Hathorn life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1954, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Hathorn in 1954 was 42, and 73 in 2004.

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