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Hattey Family History

Hattey 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: Hatley, Battey, Hatten, Hatter, Hastey, Mattey, Hattery, Harvey

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Where is the Hattey family from?

You can see how Hattey families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hattey family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Hattey families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1840 there was 1 Hattey family living in Georgia. This was 100% of all the recorded Hattey's in USA. Georgia had the highest population of Hattey families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hattey surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Hattey ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Winder were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Hattey. 22% of Hattey men worked as a Farmer and 28% of Hattey women worked as a Winder. Some less common occupations for Americans named Hattey were Farm Laborer 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

  • Farmer
    22%
  • Laborer
    19%
  • Salesman
    11%
  • Farm Laborer
    11%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Winder
    28%
  • Seamstress
    19%
  • Housework
    19%
  • Housekeeper
    19%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Hattey. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hattey 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 200 immigration records available for the last name Hattey. 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 129 military records available for the last name Hattey. For the veterans among your Hattey ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hattey lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Hattey life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1997, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Hattey in 1964 was 73, and 69 in 2004.

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