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Hattig Family History

Hattig 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: Hartig, Attig, Hatton, Hatt, Bhatti, Hatzis, Harting, Haig, Natvig

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Where is the Hattig family from?

You can see how Hattig families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hattig family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1861 and 1920. The most Hattig families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 8 Hattig families living in Illinois. This was about 62% of all the recorded Hattig's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Hattig families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hattig surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Hattig ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Truck Driver was the top reported job for people in the USA named Hattig. 100% of Hattig men worked as a Truck Driver. .

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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

  • Truck Driver
    100%
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Census Records

There are 398 census records available for the last name Hattig. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hattig 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 63 immigration records available for the last name Hattig. 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 166 military records available for the last name Hattig. For the veterans among your Hattig ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hattig lifespan?

Between 1959 and 2004, in the United States, Hattig life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1982, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Hattig in 1959 was 59, and 61 in 2004.

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