Hatter Family History

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Hatter Name Meaning

English: occupational name for a maker or seller of hats, Middle English hatter(e).

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names ©2013, Oxford University Press


Similar surnames: Halter, Matter, Hutter, Latter, Hayter, Matters, Hauter, Natter

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Hatter Family Origin

Where is the Hatter family from?

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You can see how Hatter families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hatter family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Hatter families were found in the USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 119 Hatter families living in Wiltshire. This was about 27% of all the recorded Hatter's in the UK. Wiltshire had the highest population of Hatter families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hatter surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

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Hatter Family Occupations

What did your Hatter ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, General Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the UK named Hatter. 3% of Hatter men worked as a General Labourer and 58% of Hatter women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Hatter were Builders Labourer and Housewife

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Top Male Occupations in 1939

  • General Labourer
    3%
  • Chauffeur
    2%
  • Builders Foreman Carpenter joiner
    2%
  • Builders Labourer
    2%

Top Female Occupations in 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    58%
  • Incapacitated
    3%
  • Domestic Servant
    2%
  • Housewife
    2%

*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

Hatter Historical Records

What Hatter family records will you find?

Census Record

There are 26,000 census records available for the last name Hatter. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hatter census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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Passenger List

There are 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Hatter. 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 Card

There are 3,000 military records available for the last name Hatter. For the veterans among your Hatter ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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Hatter Life Expectancy

What is the average Hatter lifespan?

Between 1954 and 2004, in the United States, Hatter life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1954, and highest in 1962. The average life expectancy for Hatter in 1954 was 47, and 76 in 2004.

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