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Haessly Family History

Haessly Surname Meaning

Altered form of Swiss German Hässli a diminutive of Haas.

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


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Where is the Haessly family from?

You can see how Haessly families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Haessly family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Haessly families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 36 Haessly families living in Wisconsin. This was about 56% of all the recorded Haessly's in USA. Wisconsin had the highest population of Haessly families in 1880.
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What did your Haessly ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Haessly. 20% of Haessly men worked as a Farmer and 28% of Haessly women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Haessly were Salesman and Clerk.

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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%
  • Carpenter
    20%
  • Clerk
    15%
  • Salesman
    15%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    28%
  • Stenographer
    19%
  • Housekeeper
    19%
  • Clerk
    19%

What Haessly family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Haessly. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Haessly 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 51 immigration records available for the last name Haessly. 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 285 military records available for the last name Haessly. For the veterans among your Haessly ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Haessly lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Haessly life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1962, and highest in 1979. The average life expectancy for Haessly in 1962 was 50, and 83 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Haessly 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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