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Haase Family History

Haase Surname Meaning

German, Dutch, and Jewish (Ashkenazic) are variants of Haas and Hase ‘hare’.

These names have origins that relate directly to the word for 'hare' in their respective languages.

Additionally, they represent a Germanized form, which is a translation into German, of the Sorbian word Zajac ‘hare’.

This highlights the cultural and linguistic interconnections present in these communities.

Overall, the variations underscore the shared significance of the animal in their naming traditions.

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


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Where is the Haase family from?

You can see how Haase families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Haase family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Haase families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 30 Haase families living in London. This was about 49% of all the recorded Haase's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Haase families in 1891.
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What did your Haase ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Haase. 58% of Haase women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    58%
  • Private Means
    15%
  • Independent
    15%
  • Domestic Servant
    15%

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Census Records

There are 39,000 census records available for the last name Haase. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Haase 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 12,000 immigration records available for the last name Haase. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 15,000 military records available for the last name Haase. For the veterans among your Haase ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Haase lifespan?

Between 1942 and 2004, in the United States, Haase life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1958, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Haase in 1942 was 51, and 76 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Haase 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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