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Hattes Family History

Hattes 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: Hatten, Mattes, Hatter, Hayes, Hatton, Gates, Hatt, Hutter, Halter

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Where is the Hattes family from?

You can see how Hattes families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hattes family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Hattes families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there was 1 Hattes family living in Michigan. This was about 50% of all the recorded Hattes's in USA. Michigan and 1 other state had the highest population of Hattes families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hattes surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Hattes ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Hattes. 72% of Hattes men worked as a Farmer and 50% of Hattes women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Hattes were Laborer and Maid. .

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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
    72%
  • Laborer
    29%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    50%
  • Maid
    50%
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Census Records

There are 384 census records available for the last name Hattes. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hattes 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 32 immigration records available for the last name Hattes. 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 69 military records available for the last name Hattes. For the veterans among your Hattes ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hattes lifespan?

Between 1971 and 1984, in the United States, Hattes life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Hattes in 1971 was 66, and 85 in 1984.

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