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Hatchitt Family History

Hatchitt 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: Hatchett, Matchett, Patchett, Hanchett, Hackett, Hatch, Hatcher

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Where is the Hatchitt family from?

You can see how Hatchitt families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hatchitt family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Hatchitt families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there was 1 Hatchitt family living in Kentucky. This was 100% of all the recorded Hatchitt's in USA. Kentucky had the highest population of Hatchitt families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hatchitt surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Hatchitt ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Hatchitt. 28% of Hatchitt men worked as a Farmer. .

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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

  • Farmer
    28%
  • Conductor
    19%
  • Grocery Clerk
    19%
  • Lawyer
    19%
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What Hatchitt family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 776 census records available for the last name Hatchitt. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hatchitt 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 64 immigration records available for the last name Hatchitt. 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 146 military records available for the last name Hatchitt. For the veterans among your Hatchitt ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hatchitt lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2003, in the United States, Hatchitt life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1999, and highest in 1964. The average life expectancy for Hatchitt in 1964 was 94, and 91 in 2003.

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