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Haislett Family History

Haislett Surname Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Haslett, Hayslett, Hassett, Hazlett, Hamlett, Hallett, Haskett

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Where is the Haislett family from?

You can see how Haislett families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Haislett family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Haislett families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 17 Haislett families living in Durham. This was about 57% of all the recorded Haislett's in United Kingdom. Durham had the highest population of Haislett families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Haislett surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Haislett ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Haislett. 50% of Haislett men worked as a Laborer.

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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
    50%
  • Farmer
    50%

What Haislett family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 695 census records available for the last name Haislett. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Haislett 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 23 immigration records available for the last name Haislett. 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 108 military records available for the last name Haislett. For the veterans among your Haislett ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Haislett lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2004, in the United States, Haislett life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1987, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Haislett in 1966 was 50, and 63 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Haislett

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Haislett 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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