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Haats Family History

Haats 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: Haas, Harts, Haass, Hata, Hayes, Hatt, Hart, Haar, Faas, Haag

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Where is the Haats family from?

You can see how Haats families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Haats family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there was 1 Haats family living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Haats's in USA. New York had the highest population of Haats families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Haats surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Haats ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Haats. 63% of Haats 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
    63%
  • Farmer
    38%
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Census Records

There are 253 census records available for the last name Haats. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Haats 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 30 immigration records available for the last name Haats. 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 60 military records available for the last name Haats. For the veterans among your Haats ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Haats lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2003, in the United States, Haats life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1988, and highest in 1980. The average life expectancy for Haats in 1963 was 55, and 28 in 2003.

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