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Hatem Family History

Hatem Surname Meaning

Muslim: from an Arabic personal name Ḥātim from ḥātim ‘judge’ literally ‘decisive’.

Dutch: habitational name from a place in Gelderland.

This surname is almost extinct in the Netherlands.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Hatem family from?

You can see how Hatem families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hatem family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Hatem families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 2 Hatem families living in Ontario. This was 100% of all the recorded Hatem's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Hatem families in 1911.
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What did your Hatem ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Truck Driver and Presser were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Hatem. 27% of Hatem men worked as a Truck Driver and 36% of Hatem women worked as a Presser. Some less common occupations for Americans named Hatem were Owner and Stitcher.

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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

  • Truck Driver
    27%
  • Laborer
    24%
  • Proprietor
    14%
  • Owner
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Presser
    36%
  • Waitress
    22%
  • Comber
    15%
  • Stitcher
    15%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Hatem. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hatem 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 627 immigration records available for the last name Hatem. 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 402 military records available for the last name Hatem. For the veterans among your Hatem ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hatem lifespan?

Between 1945 and 2004, in the United States, Hatem life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1945, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Hatem in 1945 was 40, and 86 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hatem 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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