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Hachtel Family History

Hachtel Name Meaning

German: habitational name from a place called Hachtel near Bad Mergentheim in Baden-Württemberg. German (Bavaria): variant of Habicht .

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


Similar surnames: Rachel, Wachtel, Fichtel, Hassel, Kochel, Hackley, Achen, Harter

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Where is the Hachtel family from?

You can see how Hachtel families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hachtel family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Hachtel families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 24 Hachtel families living in Maryland. This was about 40% of all the recorded Hachtel's in USA. Maryland had the highest population of Hachtel families in 1880.
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What did your Hachtel ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Social Worker were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Hachtel. 20% of Hachtel men worked as a Farmer and 20% of Hachtel women worked as a Social Worker. Some less common occupations for Americans named Hachtel were Farming and Teacher. .

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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
    20%
  • Laborer
    17%
  • Clerk
    12%
  • Farming
    12%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Social Worker
    20%
  • Radio Actress
    20%
  • Stenographer
    20%
  • Teacher
    20%
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What Hachtel family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Hachtel. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hachtel 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 252 immigration records available for the last name Hachtel. 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 427 military records available for the last name Hachtel. For the veterans among your Hachtel ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hachtel lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2004, in the United States, Hachtel life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1996, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Hachtel in 1967 was 78, and 78 in 2004.

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