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Hatchinson Family History

Hatchinson Name 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: Hutchinson, Atchinson, Atchison, Hutchison, Mathison, Mathieson

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Where is the Hatchinson family from?

You can see how Hatchinson families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hatchinson family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Hatchinson families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1840 there were 2 Hatchinson families living in Maryland. This was about 29% of all the recorded Hatchinson's in USA. Maryland had the highest population of Hatchinson families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hatchinson 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 Hatchinson ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Clerk were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Hatchinson. 23% of Hatchinson men worked as a Laborer and 20% of Hatchinson women worked as a Clerk. Some less common occupations for Americans named Hatchinson were Carpenter and Housekeeper. .

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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 1940

  • Laborer
    23%
  • Farmer
    17%
  • Salesman
    8%
  • Carpenter
    5%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Clerk
    20%
  • Teacher
    17%
  • Housewife
    17%
  • Housekeeper
    14%
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Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Hatchinson. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hatchinson 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 886 immigration records available for the last name Hatchinson. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the USA, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 158 military records available for the last name Hatchinson. For the veterans among your Hatchinson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hatchinson lifespan?

Average Hatchinson life expectancy in 2003 was 83 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 74.

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