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Hathorne Name Meaning

English: variant of Hawthorne .

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


Similar surnames: Hathorn, Hawthorne, Hawthorn, Hartshorne, Lawhorne, Horne, Thorne

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Where is the Hathorne family from?

You can see how Hathorne families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hathorne family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Hathorne families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 3 Hathorne families living in Massachusetts. This was about 43% of all the recorded Hathorne's in USA. Massachusetts and 1 other state had the highest population of Hathorne families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hathorne 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 Hathorne ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Hathorne. 26% of Hathorne men worked as a Farmer and 22% of Hathorne women worked as a Housekeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Hathorne were Carpenter and Social Worker. .

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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
    26%
  • Laborer
    23%
  • Mechanic
    7%
  • Carpenter
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    22%
  • Clerk
    22%
  • Waitress
    16%
  • Social Worker
    11%
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What Hathorne family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Hathorne. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hathorne 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 215 immigration records available for the last name Hathorne. 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 688 military records available for the last name Hathorne. For the veterans among your Hathorne ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hathorne lifespan?

Between 1960 and 2004, in the United States, Hathorne life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1968, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Hathorne in 1960 was 51, and 75 in 2004.

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