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Hatlestad Family History

Hatlestad Surname Meaning

Norwegian: habitational name from any of several farmsteads in western Norway from Old Norse Atlastathir.

It originates from the personal name Atli, which is derived from ancient Germanic Attala meaning ‘little father’.

The term stathir translates to ‘farmstead dwelling’.

As such, the name signifies a connection to a specific location or lineage related to farmsteads in the region.

This etymology reflects the cultural and historical ties of the Norwegian people to their land and heritage.

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


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Where is the Hatlestad family from?

You can see how Hatlestad families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hatlestad family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Hatlestad families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 7 Hatlestad families living in Iowa. This was about 47% of all the recorded Hatlestad's in USA. Iowa and 1 other state had the highest population of Hatlestad families in 1880.
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What did your Hatlestad ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Hatlestad. 34% of Hatlestad men worked as a Farmer and 38% of Hatlestad women worked as a Teacher. Some less common occupations for Americans named Hatlestad were Operator and Maid.

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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

  • Farmer
    34%
  • Laborer
    26%
  • Proprietor
    11%
  • Operator
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    38%
  • Housekeeper
    38%
  • Maid
    25%

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Passenger Lists

There are 341 immigration records available for the last name Hatlestad. 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 400 military records available for the last name Hatlestad. For the veterans among your Hatlestad ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hatlestad lifespan?

Between 1955 and 2004, in the United States, Hatlestad life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1955, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Hatlestad in 1955 was 41, and 63 in 2004.

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