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Hattan Family History

Hattan Surname Meaning

English and Scottish (Argyll): variant of Hatton.

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


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Where is the Hattan family from?

You can see how Hattan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hattan family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Hattan families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 12 Hattan families living in Ontario. This was about 50% of all the recorded Hattan's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Hattan families in 1911.
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What did your Hattan ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Hattan. 29% of Hattan men worked as a Laborer and 15% of Hattan women worked as a Stenographer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Hattan were Operator and Cook.

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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
    29%
  • Farmer
    24%
  • Salesman
    8%
  • Operator
    4%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    15%
  • Housewife
    12%
  • Teacher
    12%
  • Cook
    9%

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Census Records

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Passenger Lists

There are 520 immigration records available for the last name Hattan. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Hattan. For the veterans among your Hattan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hattan lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Hattan life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Hattan in 1962 was 89, and 91 in 2004.

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