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Origins of the Hatwell surname

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About the Hatwells

We have a total number of 2196 records for people with the last name Hatwell.

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Where do most Hatwells live?

In 1921, most Hatwells lived in London.


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Interesting facts about Hatwells

How common is your surname?

You have a rare surname! It's not in the top 1000 UK surnames!

We have 2,060 records for the Hatwell surname. The oldest one dates back to 1850.

Who were Hatwells most likely to marry?

Our Marriage record sets tell us which families married Hatwells.

What are the most common Hatwell first names?

  • William
  • John
  • Elizabeth
  • Mary

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Common jobs for Hatwells

Men and women often performed different types of jobs, so these are displayed by gender to maintain their historical accuracy.

Common Female occupations for Hatwells in 1921
Dressmaker

7

General Servant Domestic

6

Domestic Servant

5

Cook Domestic

4

None

4

Common Male occupations for Hatwells in 1921
Agricultural Labourer

13

Carpenter

10

Cooper

10

Errand Boy

7

Fishmonger

7

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