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Hatje Family History

Hatje Surname 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: Hartje, Hatke, Hata, Hale, Hare, Halse, Hatt, Hase, Pate, Happe

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Where is the Hatje family from?

You can see how Hatje families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hatje family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1880 and 1920. The most Hatje families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 8 Hatje families living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Hatje's in USA. New York had the highest population of Hatje families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hatje surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Hatje ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Hatje. 100% of Hatje 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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    100%

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Census Records

There are 205 census records available for the last name Hatje. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hatje 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 370 immigration records available for the last name Hatje. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 116 military records available for the last name Hatje. For the veterans among your Hatje ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hatje lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2002, in the United States, Hatje life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Hatje in 1967 was 72, and 89 in 2002.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hatje ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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