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Hatzer Family History

Hatzer 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: Katzer, Hatler, Batzer, Shatzer, Hatter, Hetzer, Patzer, Cater

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Where is the Hatzer family from?

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

What did your Hatzer ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Hatzer. 62% of Hatzer men worked as a Laborer. .

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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

  • Laborer
    62%
  • Salesman
    24%
  • Proprietor
    16%
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Census Records

There are 557 census records available for the last name Hatzer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hatzer 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 87 immigration records available for the last name Hatzer. 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 93 military records available for the last name Hatzer. For the veterans among your Hatzer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hatzer lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Hatzer life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1992, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Hatzer in 1964 was 75, and 80 in 2004.

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